Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Clearance Level
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Category
Software Engineering
Location
Vienna, Virginia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Automation Testing

Compliance Testing

Functional Test Planning

REQ#: RQ230509
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Quality Assurance Specialist / Applications Tester with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most while you build valuable skills that will help you in your career. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.


We are seeking an experienced Software Quality Assurance Specialist/ Applications Tester to ensure all software products meet rigorous Sponsor requirements by conducting comprehensive functional, performance, automated, IV&V, and audit verification testing. This role supports full lifecycle software validation, collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and analysts to ensure high‑quality, mission‑critical system delivery.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE:

Functional & Regression Testing

  • Develop detailed test plans, procedures, and acceptance‑criteria‑based test cases for web, API, and backend components.
  • Execute manual and automated regression tests to validate new capabilities and prevent defects across multiple environments.

Automated Testing & Performance Validation

  • Design, build, and maintain automated test suites using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Maven, and related tools.

Requirements Analysis & Test Documentation

  • Translate user requirements into testable acceptance criteria and user stories.
  • Collaborate with Agile teams to ensure clarity, completeness, and traceability of requirements.

Audit Verification & Compliance Testing

  • Conduct audit verification by validating system logs and audit record content against definition files.
  • Ensure that audit records are produced, accurate, and compliant with Sponsor requirements.

Systems Monitoring & Data Validation

Identify system anomalies, investigate root causes, and provide actionable defect documentation.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
  • Experience: 10+ years
  • Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Location: Tyson's, VA (On Customer Site)
  • US Citizenship Required


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

 

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $162,037 - $219,227. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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