Release Manager (Remote)

OverviewGovCIO is currently hiring for a Release Manager to support the Health Services Portfolio Technical Management and Strategic Solutioning Support (HTMS) program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information and Technology (OIT). The Release Manager will coordinate releases within the VA established processes and procedures. The environment is dynamic, and client needs are often evolving; flexibility and forward-thinking views are important for success. This role is a fully remote position within the United States.Responsibilities

Coordinate various Pharmacy releases starting from interacting with the development teams, SQA testers, Site installers, Siter testers and other project stakeholders.

Recruit sites for test participation and preparation of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for each release.

Review various release schedules, working with the SQA Manager to confirm validity of the testing outcomes, communicating with all the impacted stakeholders, and driving to a successful completion of the release.

Validate all required documentation through the release process, including SQA Test Plans, Release Notes, Deployment Installation Backout Rollback Guides, User Guides, Patch Descriptions (if necessary), and other technical documents.

Support the SQA Manager on Release communication including leading and facilitating the kickoff calls for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Initial Operating Capability (IOC) with all the participating stakeholders (IOC Sites), documentation, assisting VA users as well as IOC Pre-Production testing as necessary.

Coordinate with all Application Coordinators (ACs) responsible for reviewing and approving releases and project documentation prior to proceeding to IOC Production.

Gather release approvals and concurrences from ACs, Business Owners and VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT) leadership for IOC Production and National Release.

Ensure final Authority to Operate (ATO) information is stored/uploaded in eMASS (if necessary).

Ensure all the release documentation is uploaded to GitHub or/and JIRA.

Work with VA Product Manager to ensure VASI information is updated appropriately (if necessary).

Submit all patch information related to each release to VistA Office Change Management Team (VOCCB) (if necessary).

QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience

Bachelor's with 5 - 8 years (or commensurate experience)

Strong communication skills (oral and written) to relay concise messaging and reporting to all levels of management.

Experience in the software development lifecycle.

Great interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with minimal guidance/supervision.

Solid experience with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other collaborative tools including Teams, SharePoint, Jira, etc.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and stay organized.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Well-versed in the VA project management methodology and other VA-related reporting methodologies.

Experience in supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs and/or other Federal Agencies.

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance

Company OverviewGovCIO is a team of transformerspeople who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.Posted Pay RangeThe posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.Posted Salary RangeUSD $100,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.Submit a referral to this job (https://careers-govcio.icims.com/jobs/4542/release-manager-%28remote%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&iniframe=1&hashed=-1834385473)Location US-RemoteID 2024-4542Category Information TechnologyPosition Type Full-Time