Testing Lead

About the role

Our client, a leading Government Systems Integrator, is seeking a Testing Lead for an initial 12‑month contract. The position is hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and candidates may be based in Gaithersburg, MD; Egg Township, NJ; or Eagan, MN.

Responsibilities

• Direct all test and evaluation activities and ensure accountability for quality assurance across all deliverables.
• Develop and maintain the customer’s program test and evaluation master plan (TEMP).
• Lead the team in planning, designing, and executing developmental testing (DT), operational testing (OT), and user acceptance testing.
• Coordinate test activities across development, cybersecurity, deployment, and systems engineering.
• Act as the primary technical interface with customer leadership for all testing and quality matters.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of experience, with at least the last 7 years in a testing lead or management role.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• ISTQB Advanced or Expert Level Certification.
• Prior experience leading testing and evaluation teams within an enterprise federal or DOD program.
• Technical leadership experience of multi‑disciplinary test and evaluation teams, including functional, performance, security, and accessibility testing.
• Experience and knowledge of test and evaluation governance, metrics‑driven quality management, and continuous improvement frameworks.

Pay

The expected hourly rate range for this role is $52 – $76 per hour. The posted range is an estimate; the actual compensation offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications and will be in line with internal equity.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week. Candidates must be located in Gaithersburg, MD; Egg Township, NJ; or Eagan, MN.