Senior QA Consultant

Company: Public Consulting Group
Location: Austin
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

**Overview**

Public Consulting Group, Inc. (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals worldwide-all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm has extensive experience in all 50 states, Canada, and a growing practice in Europe. Through its specialized IT services, PCG's Technology Consulting team finds cost-effective ways to help agency partners deliver successful IT systems that enhance the lives of the user base. To learn more, visit https://www.publicconsultinggroup.com/technology-consulting/

**Responsibilities**

PCG supports public agencies that are implementing large, complex systems using federal by confirming the system is what they need and paid for. We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance leader to join our team and help lead our growth efforts. Experience leading quality assurance and quality control efforts is critical, including developing plans for QA and QC, leading teams of QA and QC analysts, and making recommendations that improve project outcomes.

Specific Responsibilities:

Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of quality control and quality assurance practices

Conduct quality process audits and deliverable reviews

Lead testing and deliverable validation efforts

Help states plan for quality in system implementation projects

Help lead and provide expert level guidance on various projects

Ensure planned results are achieved on time

Work with clients, vendors, team members to establish and achieve project goals

Address problems through risk management and contingency planning

Plan, organize, execute, and monitor and control project activities

Perform project assessments and report on project progress

Facilitate meetings and present project information

Identify, document, and/or escalate issues to appropriate levels

**Qualifications**

Required Skills/Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent university degree

5+ years experience performing quality oversight and assessments for large enterprise-grade information technology initiatives - preferably with public entities

4+ years experience conducting performance metrics measurements and reporting to management and executive level staff - preferably with public entities

Quality Management certification or demonstrated effort of working to obtain

Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills

Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders

Ability to lead/manage others in a matrixed environment

Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) and project management tools

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Experience designing and leading quality assurance engagements

Project Management experience

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**Compensation**

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $100,000-$130,000. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role.

**EEO Statement**

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.

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**Job Locations** _US_

**Posted Date** _2 weeks ago_ _(2/9/2023 1:38 PM)_

**_Job ID_** _2023-9160_

**_# of Openings_** _1_

**_Category_** _Consulting_

**_Type_** _Regular Full-Time_

**_Practice Area_** _Technology Consulting_

Public Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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