Test Engineer (Clearance Required) - Remote US

102 ICF Incorporated, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This remote role requires 5+ years in QA/UAT, active TS clearance, US citizenship, and the ability to travel to the DC area for occasional meetings. You will work within Agile/CI/CD environments, using Jira to track defects and contribute to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA, UAT, and software testing.
• Active Top Secret clearance (interim ok).
• Must be a US Citizen; authorized to work in the US.
• Fully remote role with occasional travel to the DC Metro area.

Responsibilities

• Provide UAT support, validating system requirements before release.
• Execute manual and automated test cases including regression testing.
• Develop, maintain, and run automated tests using established frameworks.
• Support release validation by verifying defect fixes for production readiness.
• Identify, document, and track defects using Jira with development teams.
• Create and maintain test artifacts, including plans and execution results.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing.
• Analyze test results and report status to stakeholders.

Skills

UAT testing

QA/software testing

Jira

CI/CD pipelines

Automated testing frameworks

Tools

Jira

CI/CD tools

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 ourEEO 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 [e-mail] 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 aboutworkplacediscriminationrights or our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

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.However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $81,499.00 - $138,549.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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About ICF

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.