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

Type of

Requisition :
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None Public Trust/Other

Required:

None Job Family:
Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Automation Testing, Compliance Testing, Functional Test Planning

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

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.

• 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 Web Driver, 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.

• 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

• 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

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.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite Work

Location:

USA VA Vienna

Additional Work Locations:

• Our benefits package for all US‑based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where…