IT Quality Assurance Spec (Contractual)

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Baltimore, MD

This is a contractual position.

An IT Quality Assurance Specialist is the full performance level of work developing, implementing and monitoring quality assurance standards for information technology systems and services. Employees in this classification do not supervise. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from an IT Quality Assurance Specialist Supervisor or other information technology administrator.  Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for ensuring Central Collection Unit (CCU) IT requirements are satisfied and the deployed system meets quality expectations and SDLC process compliance; Responsible for requirements traceability (RTM); Developing quality assurance standards for information technology systems and services so that users receive necessary services, errors are minimized and resources and funds are efficiently and economically used; Developing quality assurance procedures and validating compliance of documented procedures; Maintaining quality assurance manuals; Advising information technology personnel and system users on the implementation of quality assurance standards and procedures; Reviewing and approving application systems for adherence to quality assurance standards related to system design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance and maintains systems documentation libraries; Performing other duties as assigned.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field with course work in systems analysis and programming, operating systems or information technology quality assurance.

Experience: Two years of experience designing, developing, implementing and maintaining applications systems and programs using generally accepted computer programming languages.

 Notes:

 1. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field with course work in systems analysis and programming, operating systems or information technology quality assurance may be substituted for the required education.

 2. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and one additional year of experience designing, developing, implementing and maintaining applications systems and programs using generally accepted computer programming language may be substituted for the required education.

3. Experience operating computer systems; or scheduling, controlling input and output to process data on computer systems; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages may be substituted for high school education on a year-for-year basis.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Information Technology Management classifications or Information Technology Management specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Preferred candidates will have experience with SDLC process compliance, IT quality expectations, and creating Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTM).

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  You must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (received in our office by the closing date) to: Chris Langley, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 608, Baltimore, MD 21201.

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the recruitment number and must be received by the closing date.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-4850.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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