Operational Readiness Testing Analyst (Miami, FL)

Location: Coral Gables, FL (Onsite)

Schedule: Standard Business Hours

Duration: 12-Month Contract (W2)

Pay Rate: $24.00 – $28.00/hr



Position Summary

Our client, a major utility organisation in South Florida, is seeking a motivated self-starter to support Operational Readiness Testing (ORT) for a large-scale, cross-functional programme. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, collaborates effectively across teams, and can translate complex information into clear, concise materials suitable for executive and leadership audiences.



Responsibilities

• Support ORT planning, execution, and reporting across multiple workstreams
• Partner cross-functionally with business and IT teams to ensure alignment on scope, milestones, and deliverables
• Develop clear, concise presentations for leadership updates and decision-making
• Define and document entry and exit criteria for ORT phases and milestones
• Track progress against milestones, deliverables, and readiness criteria
• Consolidate inputs and provide structured reporting on status, risks, and dependencies
• Utilise tools such as JIRA (and Qmetry where applicable) to manage testing activities and track progress

Education & Expereince

• Bachelor's degree required
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally across business and technical teams
• Background in system implementations and milestone-based project delivery
• Experience defining and managing ORT entry/exit criteria preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong self-starter with the ability to drive work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint — capable of producing executive-ready presentations
• Advanced Excel skills — tracking, reporting, and data analysis
• Proficiency in JIRA for task and defect management; Qmetry experience a plus
• Ability to define and document entry/exit criteria for ORT phases
• Strong organisational and communication skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to synthesise complex, cross-functional information into concise reporting

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