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System Test Analyst

CACI
Springfield, Virginia, USFull-timeMidPosted Jul 7, 2026
JIRA

Best fit for

This role is best for mid-level QA engineers with hands-on experience in BDD (Cucumber / SpecFlow), Performance testing (JMeter / k6 / LoadRunner), Agile / Scrum, Test management (Jira / Zephyr / TestRail) open to working from Springfield, Virginia, US.

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Automation skills

Domain & process

  • Performance testing (JMeter / k6 / LoadRunner)Different discipline from functional QA — expect scenario and metrics questions.
  • Agile / ScrumYou'll be expected to describe how you fit QA into short iterations.
  • Test management (Jira / Zephyr / TestRail)Process fluency — writing test cases, tracing coverage, and reporting defects.

Job description

Job Title: System Test Analyst Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: None Type of Travel: None * * * The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity for a Systems Test Engineer to actively participate in problem solving, continuous improvement, and demonstrate strong dedication to quality and communication throughout the testing process. You will serve as a liaison to the business community and participate in unit and system testing to maintain the customer 's perspective while maintaining client relationships at peer level. Responsibilities:

  • Create and execute comprehensive test plans, test guides, test cases, performance and regression testing.
  • Document test results and any discrepancies using tools like JIRA.
  • Demonstrate strong communicating skills while engaging in frequent client interfacing.
  • Additionally, the Analyst should assist team members in completing their work or acquiring skills while contributing to maintaining a collaborative work environment. Typically accountable for results of team efforts by maintaining workflows and quality standards and meeting deadlines. Qualifications: Required:
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
  • Familiarity with development activities in unit/system testing and AGILE Process
  • Ability to conduct analytical, debugging, problem-solving and root-cause activities
  • Time management skills to meet the customer's deliverable dates and ensure business needs are met
  • Familiarity with test result evaluation and test result reporting
  • Typically has a University Degree or equivalent experience and 3 years of related work experience. Desired:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Preform analysis and projects to improve overall quality of work products and process
  • Ability to maximize efficiency by managing time workload
  • Familiarity with Microsoft products such as Excel and Word
  • Experience with Gherkin, Cucumber, GitHub, and Automation Testing - What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $72,700 - $149,200 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Job highlights

  • Role: System Test Analyst
  • Company: CACI
  • Location: Springfield, Virginia, US
  • Type: Full-time
  • Experience: Mid
  • Seniority: Mid
  • Posted: Jul 7, 2026

Key skills: JIRA

How to prepare for this interview

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  1. 1Revise BDD (Cucumber / SpecFlow) deeply — locator strategy, waits, parallelisation, and how you'd structure the framework from scratch. BDD (Cucumber / SpecFlow) interview Q&A
  2. 2Read through the general QA/SDET interview prep guide to refresh core testing concepts. Job Interview Prep
  3. 3Do at least one AI mock interview end-to-end so you're comfortable narrating your answers under time. AI Mock Interview
  4. 4Run your CV through the ATS review so it clears keyword filters for this role before you apply. Resume ATS Review

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  • Q1.What's the trade-off between BDD and plain unit-style automation frameworks?
  • Q2.How do you design a load test scenario from a production traffic pattern?
  • Q3.Walk me through a bug you found that shipped anyway — how did you handle it?
  • Q4.How do you decide what to automate vs test manually for a new feature?
  • Q5.How would you set up a test strategy for this team in your first 30 days?

Salary context

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CACI hasn't disclosed a salary range for this mid-level role. Check our QA/SDET salary benchmarks to anchor your ask for Springfield, Virginia, US.

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