IT Testing Specialist (Federal Programs)

arc-aspicio; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Aspicio, a DC-area consulting firm, seeks an IT Testing Specialist for Federal Programs to design and execute tests across web services and applications. 4+ years of Agile project testing experience is required, along with API testing and automated tooling skills.

The role is hybrid, with work at client sites and in Arc Aspicio’s DC office, and requires DC-area residency. Responsibilities include manual/automated API testing, SSL/TLS validation, SQL data validation, and developing test plans

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT testing experience on Agile projects
• Experience testing APIs and web services
• Experience with cloud-based technology (e.g., AWS)
• Independent creation of test plans, cases/scripts, and test results/metrics
• Experience in Federal government IT projects
• Direct client engagement and delivery for clients in complex environments
• Security clearance eligibility and ability to obtain/maintain clearance

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute functional, integration, and regression tests
• Perform manual and automated testing of APIs and web services (SOAPUI)
• Validate system behavior against requirements and data integrity with SQL
• Create comprehensive test plans, cases, and scripts from requirements/user stories
• Expand automated test suites to improve coverage and efficiency
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders in Agile ceremonies and reviews

Skills

API testing

SQL

Test automation

Agile testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SOAPUI

AWS

SharePoint

Job description

Arc Aspicio is a consulting firm specializing in human capital, data analytics, management, and strategy professional services.

IT Testing Specialist (Federal Programs)

Designs and executes functional, integration, and regression tests for web services and applications in Federal Government IT projects. 4+ years of relevant experience on IT projects using Agile or similar software engineering lifecycle and related tools.

Arc Aspicio is currently working in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute functional, integration, and regression tests for web services and applications
• Perform manual and automated testing of APIs and web services using tools such as SOAPUI
• Understand and support testing involving digital certificates, encryption, and secure communications (e.g., SSL/TLS)
• Validate system behavior against business and system requirements
• Utilize strong database knowledge (SQL) to validate backend data integrity
• Perform data‑driven testing, ensuring consistency between application behavior and database records
• Troubleshoot service failures and support root cause analysis
• Execute, maintain, and expand automated test suites to improve test coverage and efficiency
• Identify opportunities for test automation and implement scalable solutions
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements and user stories
• Create innovative and non‑standard test scenarios to uncover edge cases and potential system vulnerabilities
• Document and report test results, defects, and test metrics clearly and accurately, providing actionable insights
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects
• Work closely with developers, system architects, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission results
• Apply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience on IT projects using an Agile or similar software engineering lifecycle and related tools
• Clearance: Due to Federal contract and/or regulatory requirements, this position is limited to U.S. citizens only and does not offer employer sponsorship
• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Direct experience testing APIs and web services
• Experience testing cloud‑based technology (e.g., AWS)
• Experience developing and executing automated test tools
• Independent creation of test documentation, including plans, test cases/scripts, and test result reports and metrics
• Experience in Federal government IT projects
• Direct experience with clients and stakeholder engagement and delivering work products for clients in a complex environment
• Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in‑person
• Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like SharePoint
• Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
• Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
• Critical Skills: Executive presence, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind‑set, excellent problem‑solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm

Total Rewards

The projected salary range for this position is $77,000 - $90,000. This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer / M/F/D/V