Title: UAT Coordinator
State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Taxation
Location: Westmoreland
Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Virginia Tax’s Business Quality Improvements (BQI) unit is seeking an analytical and organized professional to serve as the Integrated User Acceptance Testing (IUAT) Coordinator. BQI serves as the business owner of the agency’s System of Record (SOR) for administering state taxes, and this role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, readiness, and successful implementation of system changes across the agency.
The IUAT Coordinator will work collaboratively with Technology teams and Operational business areas to plan, organize, and execute integrated user acceptance testing for all changes to Virginia Tax’s SOR. These changes include system updates required to implement legislation enacted by the Virginia General Assembly as well as enhancements that improve business processes and customer service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
• Developing IUAT plans, timelines, and staffing estimates.
• Coordinating with Operational areas to ensure timely assignment of testers.
• Training business testers in test case preparation and execution.
• Tracking testing progress, documenting results, and managing defect prioritization.
• Certifying testing completion and authorizing changes for production deployment.
• Knowledge of SQL queries to perform data analysis and support validation activities.
Major Initiative – New Tax Accounting System of Record
Virginia Tax is currently implementing a new tax accounting system to replace its legacy SOR through a four-year, four-rollout project. The first rollout is scheduled for production implementation in September 2026, with full decommissioning of the legacy system following the final rollout.
Once each rollout is implemented, integrated UAT shifts from project activities to production operations. The IUAT Coordinator will lead ongoing IUAT efforts for production systems, ensuring continuous quality and readiness throughout and after the transition to the new system.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative, high impact initiative that will modernize Virginia Tax’s service delivery and operational capabilities.
This position is located in our Central Office in downtown Richmond, Virginia.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule.
The anticipated hiring salary ranges between $85,000, commensurate with experience.
As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as:
• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week.
• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more
At Virginia Tax…
We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance.
What we do matters. So do you.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of SQL queries and performing database validation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of integrated testing, data conversion validation, and production readiness activities
• Ability to analyze business requirements, process flows, and functional specifications
• Experience coordinating business users across multiple programs and different organizational areas
•Experience coordinating resources, schedules, meetings and approval processes
Additional Considerations
Advanced skill and knowledge in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.
Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks.
The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.
Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3608.
Virginia Tax participates in E-verify.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume’.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Contact Information
Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team
Phone: 804-786-3608
Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov
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The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
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