Quality Assurance Manager

Join us in shaping a healthier future for kids. At Children's Hospital Association, we unite more than 200 member hospitals to put children first—advancing care, informing policy, and driving progress together. Where You'll Work This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office. We leverage a hybrid working model working three days in the office, two days optional remote work. What You'll Do The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for defining and evolving the QA strategy for all data and analytics products, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and performance across dashboards, data pipelines, and APIs. Collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and analysts, this role combines hands-on testing expertise with leadership responsibilities, including managing QA analysts and ensuring the quality of their output. Own and continuously improve the QA strategy for data and analytics products. Lead, mentor, and manage QA analysts, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to standards. Establish and enforce best practices for testing processes and quality assurance, including multiple phases and types of testing. Design and execute comprehensive test cases for new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. Validate accuracy across all product aspects, including features, data accuracy, security, integrity, performance, and reliability. Review and approve test documentation and defect reports prepared by QA analysts. Collaborate with developers and analysts to clarify requirements and edge cases, advocating for quality and influencing product decisions. Lead automation initiatives to reduce manual testing overhead and improve efficiency. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance. Develop scripts for data validation using SQL and Python. Stay current with emerging QA technologies and recommend improvements. What You'll Bring to CHA Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role. Proven experience managing QA analysts or similar roles. Experience testing data-centric products (dashboards, ETL pipelines, APIs). Strong proficiency in SQL for data validation. Experience with scripting languages for automation. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps).

Expertise in QA methodologies:

regression, integration, performance, and UAT testing. Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, TestComplete, Postman). Preferred familiarity with validating healthcare data presented in data visualization tools, including metric validation and compliance requirements. Excellent communication and leadership skills for team management and cross-functional collaboration.

Our Perks and Benefits:

Competitive total compensation package Medical, dental and vision insurance Retirement Savings program with generous company contribution Hybrid working model Health Savings Account with company contribution Wellness program Paid time off and personal days 9 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave And more! More About CHA This pay range shown is a guideline.

Min:

$80,000

Max:

$160,000 Compensation is based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CHA is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization, our membership, the care delivery of children's hospitals and their communities and through the federal policymaking environment. With children's hospitals we strive to ensure organizational cultures where everyone feels valued and actively participates in the mission of our organizations. Racism stands firmly in the way of improving children's health. We remain vigilant in our quest for a diverse and inclusive community and in standing against racism and discrimination wherever it exists. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.