Leidos · 14 hours ago
Quality Assurance Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $133K/yr
4+ years expLeidos is a leading company in the defense sector, seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to support multiple programs within the Decision Advantage Business Area. The role involves ensuring quality service through the development and implementation of quality management systems, conducting internal audits, and facilitating continuous improvement activities.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with program teams to design, implement, and execute a QMS
Define the QMS in program Quality Assurance Plans (QAP)/Quality Control Plans (QCP)
Lead development and implementation of streamlined QMS processes aligned to program execution risk, schedule, and priority
Support development of program deliverables tracking and on-time delivery (OTD) management
Review contract deliverables prior to delivery
Support development of peer/technical review processes and metrics collection
Monitor and collect metrics on OTD
Support program leadership in identifying and defining meaningful program performance measures (including contractual Service Level Agreements, Leidos internal required measures, and program-defined measures)
Support development and implementation of a monitoring program for these measures
Support programs in developing and maintaining a continuous improvement program
Recommend, facilitate, track and report on continuous process improvement activities
Utilize industry standard methodologies to lead structured continuous process improvement efforts
Evidence with metrics and data that completed improvement activities were effective
Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan to ensure compliance (with PWS, QASP, EENG, Leidos policy)
Support programs in efficiently and effectively addressing corrective and preventive action (CAPA) for non-compliance and opportunities for improvement where best practices are not in place
Facilitate no-fault root cause analysis investigations with program staff using standard tools (5-Why, Ishikawa Diagram, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Pareto charting, chronological/process diagram)
Provide the PM with regular briefings (performance metrics performance, audit reports, continuous improvement project status and achievements) to support situational awareness and execution reporting
Collaborate with the contract vehicle QM to support vehicle initiatives and priorities at the program level
Support Leidos reporting, such as Quality Management Reviews, In Process Reviews, Weekly Activity Reports, and Monthly Operational Reviews
Report to higher level management on Quality Achievement and act as liaison for enterprise quality initiatives for the program
Report mandatory program metrics and performance data to Mission Assurance (OTD, Award Fee scores, CPARS)
Escalate performance concerns and performance-related contract actions to Mission Assurance
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree with 4+ years of experience or a Masters Degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Experience supporting Software Development Projects (in QA/QC or another capacity)
Experience with Agile Principles
Experience leading process or continuous improvement programs or initiatives using standard methodologies and tools (Lean, Six Sigma, LSS, PDCA, TQM, Kaizen, 5S)
Experience with peer reviews
Experience with process auditing
Experience defining, collecting and analyzing metrics
Ability to multi-task, complete tasks without direct supervision, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written skills
Proficiency with Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
Proficiency with MS Office products and collaborative tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
Ability to support limited domestic travel
At least 1 year of 100% remote work experience
Preferred
US Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance or higher and the ability to maintain your clearance during your employment with Leidos
Experience supporting Hardware Assembly/Integration Projects (in QA/QC or another capacity)
Experience auditing to external quality standards such as ISO9001/ISO20000/AS9100/CMMI Dev or Svc
Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt
Certified Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt
Formal auditor training or certification
Experience with GSA and/or Department of War-administered contracts
Experience with MS Power Automate
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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