Required ExperienceThe contractor shall provide a consultant with the following experience:IT Testing and Testing Coordination Minimum 5 yearsDevelopment and Management of Test Scripts Minimum 5 yearsIT Project Experience Using Agile Methodology Minimum 5 yearsExperience with Issue and Project Tracking Software Minimum 5 yearsPreferred Experience & SkillsSoftware Implementation & Testing ExpertiseExperience with online submission or ordering applications, including payment processing.Strong quality assurance expertise covering integration, functional, performance, regression, usability, and accessibility testing.Ability to translate system documentation and business rules into effective test scripts.Ability to define comprehensive test strategies and coordinate system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT).Ability to manage defects and prioritize issues based on business impact and severity.Ability to produce detailed and structured test plans, reports, and mitigation strategies.Experience managing test script templates and assisting business analysts with template issues.Interpersonal & Communication SkillsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.Ability to resolve conflicts or disagreements constructively.Technical ExpertiseExperience with a wide range of software and testing tools, including:JiraAzure DevOpsMicrosoft Office 365Certifications (Preferred but Not Required)ISTQB Foundation Level CertificationISTQB Acceptance Testing CertificationISTQB Agile Testing CertificationISTQB Agile Technical Testing CertificationISTQB Advanced Test Analyst CertificationISTQB Advanced Technical Test AnalystISTQB Advanced Test ManagementISTQB Expert Test ManagementDuties & ResponsibilitiesThe consultant shall be responsible for, but not limited to:Testing and Validation: Define test plans, test cases, and test data to validate that developed solutions meet specified requirements and deadlines.Test Coordination: Define testing scope, objectives, and acceptance criteria.Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks associated with testing activities.Integration & User Testing: Coordinate and manage SIT and UAT to align solutions with user needs.Script Execution: Work with system testers to assign and execute test scripts efficiently.Reporting & Documentation: Provide clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, including:Testing statusBug/defect status and ownershipEstimated resolution timelinesMitigation plans and risk identificationCompliance: Follow all Department, ISP, and team-defined standards and procedures.Additional Duties: Perform other related responsibilities as required.Education & CertificationsBachelors Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related technology field. recblid kesqneooerpl5hcfon23w7tnl3om3z