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Test Engineer (Clearance Required) - Remote US

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Compensation
$81–139K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

ICF seeks a Test Engineer to support user acceptance, automated, and regression testing across application releases. The role validates requirements, tracks defects, maintains test artifacts, and supports release readiness in collaboration with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders. It is fully remote, with occasional travel to the DC Metro area for client meetings. An active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

User Acceptance TestingTest Case ExecutionRegression TestingAutomated Testing FrameworksJiraDefect TrackingCI/CD PipelinesAgileTest DocumentationAnalytical SkillsCommunicationCollaboration

Qualifications

Active Top Secret Clearance5+ Years QA/UAT/Testing ExperienceU.S. Citizenship

Full job description

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

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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 (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) 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  [email protected]  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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf) or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity)

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 [email protected] 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.

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 at  [email protected] . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

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:

$81,499.00 - $138,549.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

How this job compares

Set against the 3,147 open Test Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$81–139K/yr
  • Virginia median$90–146K/yr98 salary ranges
  • US median$103–162K/yr2,116 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $110K, is 6% below the Virginia median midpoint ($117K) — in the middle half of Test Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 180 open Test Engineer jobs in Virginia and 3,147 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Test Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,637 postings).
Education
1,683 of the 3,147 open Test Engineer jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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