The Work: ICF’s Digital Modernization Division is seeking an ITSM Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst with hands-on ServiceNow experience to support NIH projects. In this role, you will help ensure the quality, reliability, and usability of ServiceNow-based ITSM solutions by partnering with developers, business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders across cross-functional teams.
The QA Analyst will validate ServiceNow configurations, enhancements, workflows, and low-code solutions to ensure they meet requirements, support ITIL-aligned processes, and perform effectively in a federal client environment. This role includes functional, regression, and user acceptance testing for ITSM modules and related platform updates.
Local candidates may be expected to work at the client site in Rockville, MD, at least 1-2 days per week.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will support one or more project teams by:
Use SN Agile and related tools to track testing progress, defects, risks, dependencies, and quality metrics across ServiceNow delivery work.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
Participate in requirements reviews, backlog grooming, and sprint planning to identify test scenarios, risks, and impacts to ServiceNow ITSM workflows.
Work with the project team during sprint planning to identify risks and potential system impacts.
Develop, document, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for ServiceNow enhancements and releases.
Perform functional, regression, and user acceptance testing for ServiceNow ITSM modules, workflows, and web-based applications.
Partner with developers and platform administrators to troubleshoot issues, validate fixes, and support root-cause analysis for ServiceNow defects.
Execute test cases, document defects with clear reproduction steps, and partner with developers to support bug fixes and change requests.
Review user stories and acceptance criteria and create test scenarios and scripts for ServiceNow enhancements using clear, traceable test documentation.
Develop and maintain test plans (automated where applicable, eg ServiceNow ATF, Playwright, or other testing tools), test cases, regression suites, and validation documentation for ServiceNow releases, update sets, and new functionality.
Support testing for ServiceNow platform upgrades, patches, and configuration changes to confirm stability across ITSM processes.
Advise on and advocate for rigorous QA processes and documentation on projects and within the organization.
Conduct demos or training necessary for the successful execution of the project
Communicate effectively with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences
What You Will Bring with You :
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related scientific/technical discipline
6+ years of QA experience testing web-based applications, including functional, regression, and user acceptance testing.
3+ years of experience working in Agile delivery environments with user stories, sprint ceremonies, and defect tracking tools.
1+ years of hands-on experience testing or supporting ServiceNow-based ITSM solutions and workflows.
1+ years of experience with API and integration testing
1+ years of experience with Agile or Scrum development methodologies
1+ years of working knowledge of ITSM concepts and ITIL-aligned processes such as incident, request, problem, and change management.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust with the government
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.
Must be a United States (U.S.) Citizen or Green card, and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract, and laws do apply
What We Would Like You to Bring with You:
Software testing certification and/or ServiceNow certification.
Experience with Agile Scrum methodology and testing within iterative delivery cycles.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and time management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong organizational, reporting, and time management skills.
Familiarity with ServiceNow releases, update sets, platform upgrades, or automated testing practices such as ATF.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to create clear, accurate test documentation.
Professional Skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills in a structured QA environment.
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Working at ICF
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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 - $138,549.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related discipline
- 6+ years of QA experience testing web-based applications
- 3+ years of experience in Agile delivery environments
- 1+ years of hands-on experience testing ServiceNow ITSM solutions
- 1+ years of experience with API and integration testing
- 1+ years of experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies
- 1+ years of working knowledge of ITIL-aligned processes
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage appears comprehensive, with multiple medical plan options plus dental and vision coverage. Mental-health support is also emphasized through an EAP offering therapy and coaching sessions alongside other wellbeing resources.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match with immediate vesting, which strengthens the long-term value of the package. An employee stock purchase plan is also described as available, adding another savings/ownership pathway.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building benefits include fertility/surrogacy and adoption reimbursements and additional support services for parents. These programs broaden the total rewards proposition beyond base pay.
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