ICF Next

Test Engineer (Clearance Required)

ICF Next$98K — $167K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 5+ years in QA, UAT, or software testing
  • Hands-on experience in UAT support and test case execution
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks
  • Proficient with Jira or similar defect tracking tools
  • Familiar with CI/CD tools and Agile environments
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide UAT support, ensuring system requirements are met
  • Execute manual and automated test cases for various testing types
  • Develop and maintain automated testing scripts with established frameworks
  • Support release validation by verifying defect fixes
  • Document and track defects using Jira
  • Create and maintain test artifacts, including plans and execution results
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate in CI/CD pipelines
  • Analyze test results and report status to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Fully remote position with occasional travel to DC Metro area
  • Opportunity to collaborate with developers and business stakeholders
  • Participation in Agile ceremonies for continuous integration and testing
  • Access to a structured testing environment with clear documentation protocols
Full Job Description
The Work: We are seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineer to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), automated and regression testing efforts across application releases. This role partners closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional requirements and are release-ready.

Job Location: This is a fully remote role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area as needed for onsite client meetings. Preference to candidates located within the Washington, DC Metro area.

If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do:

  • Provide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support, validating that system requirements are met prior to release
  • Execute manual and automated test cases, including functional, regression, and release validation testing
  • Develop, maintain, and execute automated testing scripts using established testing frameworks
  • Support release validation by verifying defect fixes and confirming readiness for production deployment
  • Identify, document, and track defects using Jira, partnering with development teams through resolution
  • Create and maintain test artifacts, including test plans, test cases, execution results, and release sign-offs
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate within CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing
  • Analyze test results and provide clear status reporting to stakeholders


What You Will Bring With You:
  • Active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility
  • 5+ years of experience in QA, UAT, or software testing roles


What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

  • Hands-on experience with UAT support, test case execution, and regression testing
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks
  • Proficiency with Jira or similar defect tracking tools
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and pipelines in Agile environments
  • Strong experience creating and maintaining test documentation and artifacts
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills


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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$98,614.00 - $167,644.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

About ICF Next

ICF Next is a global marketing and communications agency that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, energy, and transportation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. ICF Next offers a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, digital marketing, public relations, and social media management. The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions that help its clients achieve their business objectives. ICF Next is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and it has received numerous awards for its work in these areas.
Learn more about ICF Next
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$54.9 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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