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Lead Test Engineer with Security Clearance

Integralfed β€’ Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: USD 130,000 - 160,000 / year

Posted Oct 22, 2026Apply by Nov 21, 2026

**Role & Seniority: ** Test Lead (Software Verification & Validation) | Senior (8+ years testing/QA; demonstrated test leadership)

**Stack/Tools: ** Not specified; mentions test types and coordination across teams (Agile testing, sprint/regression/integration/CIT/GAT/operational-user validation). Automated testing is a preference.

**Top 3 Responsibilities: **

  • Develop and maintain test strategy and plans across sprint testing, regression, integration, CIT, GAT, and operational-user validation.

  • Lead functional, regression, integration, performance, and operational testing plus defect management and verification.

  • Maintain requirements-to-test traceability and coordinate testing support for CIT/GAT and release readiness with development/integration/cyber/infrastructure/Government stakeholders.

  • Must-Have Skills:

    • Test leadership; experience developing test plans/strategies

    • Agile software testing

    • Requirements-to-test traceability

    • Defect management

    • Eligibility: U.S. citizenship and Secret eligibility; BA/BS in engineering or equivalent experience

  • Nice-to-Haves:

    • DoD CIT/GAT experience

    • Automated testing

    • Mission-critical/classified systems

    • Familiarity with JPES/JCRM/JOPES

  • Location & Work Type: McLean, VA (company HQ; not explicitly stated remote vs onsite). Proposal stage position.

Full Description

Integral Federal is seeking a Test Lead to lead JPES/JCRM software verification and validation across sprint testing, regression, integration, CIT, GAT, and operational-user validation. Responsibilities

Develop and maintain test strategy and plans. Lead functional, regression, integration, performance, and operational testing. Maintain requirements-to-test traceability. Coordinate CIT and GAT support. Lead defect management and verification. Support UFL/UAT and user-validation events. Coordinate testing with development, integration, cyber, infrastructure, and Government stakeholders.

Assess release readiness. Qualifications Required

  • BA/BS in an engineering discipline. Additional four years of experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.
  • 8+ years software testing/QA experience.
  • Demonstrated test leadership.
  • Experience developing test plans and strategies.
  • Agile software-testing experience.
  • Requirements/test traceability experience.
  • Defect-management experience.

U. S. citizenship and required Secret eligibility Preferred:

  • DoD CIT/GAT.
  • Automated testing.
  • Mission-critical/classified systems.

JPES/JCRM/JOPES. Salary range: $130,000-$160,000 This position is in the proposal stage. The above salary range represents a general guideline. Integral Federal considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and/or discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.

Company Overview Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure. Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal! Our package also includes

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off & Holidays Earned Bonuses & Awards Professional Training Reimbursement Paid Parking Employee Assistance Program Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability

Agile TestingAutomated TestingDefect ManagementFunctional TestingIntegration TestingOperational TestingPerformance TestingQuality AssuranceRegression TestingRelease Readiness AssessmentRequirements TraceabilitySoftware TestingStakeholder CoordinationTest LeadershipTest PlanningTest Strategy Development

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