Test Lead Analyst

Job Title: Test Lead Analyst

Location: Hybrid (Sacramento, CA)

Job Type: Full Time (12-month contract)

Contract Duration: January 4, 2027 to December 31, 2027

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shift between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST

About Prestige Development Group (PDG)

Prestige Development Group (PDG) specializes in providing innovative human capital management solutions tailored to meet the needs of both private and public sector organizations. We are a certified SBA HUBZone and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead Analyst to support the testing, enhancement, and maintenance of OSI AspenTech Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), Outage Management System (OMS) Monarch, and Compass applications for a Sacramento-based utility organization.

The Test Lead Analyst will work closely with project stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and end users to develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies. This position will be responsible for validating system functionality, identifying and resolving defects, and ensuring software applications meet business and functional requirements.

This is a hybrid position requiring onsite attendance in Sacramento every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with occasional Mondays and Fridays as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop testing criteria and conduct testing, debugging, root cause analysis, and documentation of findings.
• Diagnose and resolve ADMS/OMS Monarch and Compass application issues, coordinating with vendors and end users to address software defects.
• Develop, document, and execute test plans and test scripts for various ADMS/OMS Monarch and Compass applications and interfaces.
• Translate business and functional requirements into comprehensive, executable test plans and test scripts.
• Perform functional, end-user, integration, regression, and performance testing to validate system functionality.
• Conduct data cleanup activities following testing, including reviewing, correcting, deleting, and re-entering data as necessary.
• Record and document testing results, comparing actual outcomes against expected results.
• Identify, isolate, replicate, document, and report software defects and system anomalies.
• Lead and participate in defect resolution discussions and working sessions with internal teams and vendors.
• Collaborate with technical teams and software vendors to verify defect resolutions and validate implemented fixes.
• Create and maintain testing documentation, including test cases, test results, defect reports, and supporting artifacts.
• Participate in project meetings, testing discussions, planning sessions, and status reviews.
• Provide regular updates regarding testing progress, identified issues, potential risks, and resolution activities.
• Provide occasional end-user support for teams utilizing OSI AspenTech ADMS/OMS Monarch and Compass solutions.
• Communicate technical findings effectively to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with applicable organizational policies, including security and confidentiality requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience with different OSI AspenTech ADMS Monarch applications.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with OSI AspenTech OMS and Compass applications.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in testing and quality assurance activities.
• Prior experience and understanding of GIS model.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test planning, test execution, and defect management.
• Ability to translate business and functional requirements into actionable testing activities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams, vendors, project managers, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite in Sacramento three days per week, with additional onsite attendance as needed.
• Must work exclusively within the United States.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with various test automation tools to assist with testing.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of any Defect Tracking Tool: HP ALM, Jira, etc.
• 2-3 years of experience with creating process maps and translating those process maps into test plans and test scripts.
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile and Iterative development methodologies.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Prestige Development Group (PDG) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PDG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

PDG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application and hiring process.

Background Check Policy

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. PDG complies with all applicable laws regarding background checks.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. This template ensures compliance with major federal and state-specific labor laws, incorporates diversity and inclusivity practices, and aligns with standard job description structures. Adjustments may be made based on specific job roles and legal requirements in certain states.