Test Engineer (Clearance Required) - Remote US

ICF International; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF International is seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineer to support UAT, automated, and regression testing across releases. You will partner with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet requirements and are release-ready.

This role is fully remote with occasional travel to the DC Metro area. Core hours are 8am–5pm ET with flexible start times depending on time zone.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA, UAT, or software testing roles.
• Must be a US Citizen due to federal contract requirements.
• Active Top Secret clearance (interim ok) and eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide UAT support and validate system requirements before release.
• Execute manual and automated test cases including functional and regression testing.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated testing scripts.
• Support release validation and production readiness.

Skills

QA/Testing

UAT

Software testing

Test automation

Agile ceremonies

CI/CD

Test documentation

Communication

Tools

Jira

CI/CD tooling

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.

Our core work hours are 8am - 5pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone.

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 (interim ok)
• 5+ years of experience in QA, UAT, and/or software testing roles
• Must be a US Citizen due to federal contract requirements.
• Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.

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

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.