By Light Professional IT Services LLC Looking for Project Manager/Tester at Arlington, VA  Full Time

American Communication Solutions seeks a versatile Project Manager/Tester to lead and coordinate various projects under our VA Privacy contract. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, hands-on experience in software testing, and a keen awareness of accessibility guidelines.

Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle from initiation through closure.
• Conduct weekly meetings with team members and stakeholders, most likely via Microsoft Teams, with PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordinate tasks among team members using Agile development methodologies and Kanban boards, primarily using JIRA.
• Write status reports to keep stakeholders informed.
• Create development flow diagrams using VISIO.
• Perform quality assurance testing, including testing for Section 508 and WCAG compliance.
• Utilize tools such as JAWS for accessibility testing.
• Test and correct documents for 508 Compliance using Adobe software.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Kanban and JIRA for task tracking.
• Experience in conducting virtual meetings and presentations using Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create flow diagrams using VISIO.
• Experience in software testing, focusing on 508 Compliance and WCAG standards. Knowledge of JAWS for accessibility testing is a plus.
• Familiarity with Adobe software for document compliance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Prior experience in a government contracting environment.
• PMP and ISTQB certifications are not required but would be considered a plus.
• Advanced experience or certification in Agile methodologies would be an advantage.

Must be able to obtain and Maintain a Public Trust.