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ECS · 3 days ago

Lead, Testing and Training – Core HCM Platform Implementation

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. The Lead for Testing and Training will oversee the end-to-end testing and training strategy for the agency’s Human Capital Management (HCM) Platform implementation, ensuring high-quality testing phases and effective user training.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the comprehensive HCM Platform testing strategy, including unit, integration, user acceptance (UAT), and regression testing

Coordinate test planning, design, and execution with functional and technical teams

Manage test data creation, issue tracking, and defect resolution processes

Partner with system integrators, business owners, and developers to validate functionality against business requirements

Maintain testing documentation to meet federal compliance and audit standards

Develop and oversee the HCM Platform training strategy, curriculum, and delivery plan for all user groups

Design and manage the creation of role-based training materials, job aids, and reference guides

Lead train-the-trainer sessions and coordinate training logistics across business units

Ensure all training content aligns with federal accessibility and usability standards

Measure training effectiveness and user readiness through surveys, feedback sessions, and performance assessments

Serve as the primary liaison for testing and training between project management, functional teams, and agency leadership

Track and report progress, risks, and issues to the PMO and stakeholders

Contribute to change management, communications, and deployment readiness activities

Ensure compliance with federal IT governance, security, and documentation standards

Qualification

Workday implementationTesting methodologiesTraining developmentDefect management toolsHCM Platform certificationFederal HR systemsStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsQuality AssuranceChange ManagementCommunicationStrategic ThinkingCross-Functional CollaborationLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Must be a U.S. citizen

7+ years of experience in ERP or cloud HCM implementations, with at least 3 years in Workday

Proven leadership in managing testing and/or training workstreams on large-scale federal or public sector projects

Strong understanding of testing methodologies, defect management tools (e.g., JIRA, ALM), and training development best practices

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills

Preferred

HCM Platform certification(s) in relevant modules (e.g., HCM, Payroll, Financials)

Experience with federal HR, finance, or acquisition systems

Familiarity with federal project management frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, or SAFe)

Experience developing training materials using tools such as Articulate, Captivate, or WalkMe

Assist with and support business development activities and operations

Company

ECS

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ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees