Location: Carson City, NV (100% on-site; local candidates required - no exceptions)
Pay: $50/hr (1099 contract)
Duration: Sep 2025 through June 2026, with possibility of extension

REQUIREMENTS (CANDIDATES MUST MEET/EXCEED ALL REQUIREMENTS):

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience managing testing in complex, enterprise-level software implementations
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining Requirements Traceability Matrices
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with tax systems, public sector software, or regulatory environments (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage test cycles, defect tracking, and reporting protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and stakeholder updates
• Experience with testing interfaces, forms, reports, and document generation
• Competence in planning and validating data conversions
• Familiarity with tools like JIRA, TestRail, Excel, or other test management platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; certifications in software testing (e.g. ISTQB) preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Agreement to follow IRS Pub 1075 Requirements
• Agreement to State background check

BACKGROUND

The Nevada Department of Taxation is seeking a meticulous and results-driven Test Manager consultant to lead quality assurance efforts for a multi-year tax platform upgrade. This individual will oversee comprehensive testing activities, including functional testing, interface validations, report verifications, and data conversion audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in navigating complex software environments.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required

Experience:

• IT testing manager: 5 years (Required

• Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive test plans aligned with the Requirements Traceability Matrix
• Review, enhance, and maintain test scenarios across functional and non-functional domains
• Coordinate testing of interfaces, reports, letters, forms, and taxpayer-facing publications
• Lead and participate in data conversion verification and reconciliation efforts
• Track and report testing progress daily during active testing cycles
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business analysts, developers, and subject matter experts to validate requirements
• Identify defects, analyze root causes, and ensure timely resolution
• Maintain testing documentation and ensure audit traceability
• Provide input into continuous process improvements for testing lifecycle
• Support end-to-end integration and UAT
  Job Types: Full-time, Contract
  Pay: $50.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Where do you currently live? Candidates must be currently local.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• IT testing manager: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Carson City, NV (Required)

Work Location: In perso