Quality Assurance (QA) Process Advisor

Quality Assurance (QA) Process Advisor

DON SAP IT – TO2 | CONTINGENT HIRE

Position Summary

Advises the program on quality assurance, process management, mission assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement in a technical, high-security environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, improve, assess, and audit quality processes for technical or mission-focused program activities.

Track team projects and quality-related actions.

Track and support the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

Apply quality frameworks and process-improvement principles, including ISO 9001, CMMI, and Lean/Six Sigma.

Provide clear quality, process, documentation, and advisory support to program stakeholders.

Support mission-assurance, risk, compliance, and process-improvement activities in a fast-paced classified environment.

Required Qualifications

Current/active TS/SCI clearance.

Experience in quality assurance, process management, mission assurance, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience developing, improving, and auditing quality processes in technical or mission-focused programs.

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, CMMI, and Lean/Six Sigma principles.

Lean Six Sigma certification, Green Belt or higher.

Prior experience supporting government or Intelligence Community programs.

Excellent communication, documentation, and advisory skills.

Level 3 guidance: generally 5–8 years with a BS/BA, 3–5 years with an MS/MA, or 0–2 years with a PhD.

Important Contingent-Hire Notice

This is a contingent-hire opportunity supporting staffing preparation for the DON SAP IT TO2 program. Employment is contingent upon program requirements, customer/prime approval, funding, and final staffing authorization. Candidates should review the vacancy requirements before any program discussion or interview.