• Develops and executes test plans, test cases, and test procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements. • Develops test plans, test schedule, and approach. • Writes test cases and scripts and identifies data for test scenarios. • Conducts a walk through on test case/script with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads. • Performs and leads tests of software and/or IT systems to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects. • Performs verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures and criteria with an appropriate verification environment. • Documents and communicates test results. • Supports analysis of test results and resolution of open issues. • Documents and works to resolve all complex problems. • Reports progress on problem resolution to management. • Devises improvements to current procedures and develops models of possible future configurations. • Creates daily test metrics and reporting. • Occasionally performs other IT systems engineering activities such as requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support. • Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. • General knowledge of other related disciplines. • Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet outlined objectives. • Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. • Work is reviewed by management to measure whether objectives have been met. • Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. • Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives.