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KBR, Inc. · 4 months ago

MISS: Quality Assurance Manager (Contingency Hire)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is dedicated to supporting the US Department of State’s operations in Iraq through its MISS program, which emphasizes effective program management and strategic planning. The Quality Assurance Manager will oversee the quality program, ensuring compliance with standards and leading a team to achieve functional objectives.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides specialized technical expertise in support of the Quality program, including specialized inspection and testing techniques, quality training, statistical methods, audits, quality tools for problem solving and assessment

Creates inspection reports stating the conditions of a work area to ensure requirements are met

Makes recommendations for corrective action

Applies knowledge of quality systems and tools to validate and verify contractually required standards for project execution

Implements principles of performance evaluation and prediction methods are used to improve product systems safety, reliability, and maintainability

Responsible for maintaining quality standard of products and the procedures and materials that go into work scope

Aligns quality management function with the performance needs of product lines. Participates in the development of functional strategy and may be responsible for global processes and procedures

Qualification

Quality Assurance experienceQuality systems knowledgeStatistical methodsMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelProblem resolutionInnovative thinkingEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Facilities, Contracts or related field

A minimum of 9+ years of Quality Assurance experience

US Citizen

US Passport with minimum one plus year validity remaining

Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Must currently possess a U.S. Government (USG) issued Secret security clearance and/or a favorable USG Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) certification prior to being hired is required for the position

Must maintain eligibility at the required clearance or certification level for the duration of the task order

Preferred

Previous international experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions

Experience working withing Government Contracts

Must have effective communication skills (written/verbal) with exceptional problem resolution abilities

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules

Expert computer skills, specifically Microsoft Project, Word and Excel

Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team

Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees