Associate Director Quality Assurance Jobs in Reston, VA

Responsibilities
Noblis is seeking a cleared Quality Assurance - Lead to support our customer in Bethesda, Maryland, supporting a SETA contract.
The Quality Assurance lead delivers subject matter expertise across a range of functional areas including quality assurance, quality control, process improvement, and compliance auditing. The ideal candidate will develop and implement quality control systems and standards, monitor and analyze quality performance, and drive a culture of quality within the organization - all within a classified environment supporting the Sponsor's IT programs and services.
Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control systems and standards
• Monitor and analyze quality performance across programs and projects
• Inspect and test materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality standards are met
• Direct and coordinate the quality control program
• Support producing and delivering a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) describing quality assurance processes, procedures, standards, and controls
• Define product and process acceptability criteria and methods used to measure, evaluate, and determine compliance
• Ensure modifications to existing software are evaluated to confirm changes do not cause other problems when implemented
• Include metrics to track results of QA processes including status and predictive metrics
• Implement processes and procedures that follow CMMI Level III or similar methodologies
• Brief summary results of QAP implementation at each Program Management Review
• Develop and maintain an effective quality control program
• Provide reviews/studies of product deficiencies, root cause analyses, and other activities
• Develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, correct, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services
• Conduct audits, create audit finding reports, and recommend improvements
• Identify and implement training needs for the team to ensure understanding of quality standards and goals
• Drive and promote a culture of quality within the organization

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in a related field + 6 years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree + 4 years, OR PhD + 2 years, OR associate's degree + 8 years, OR High School diploma/GED + 10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing quality control systems and standards
• Experience monitoring and analyzing quality performance
• Experience inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality standards are met
• Experience directing and coordinating a quality control program
• Experience conducting audits, creating audit finding reports, and recommending improvements

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with IC or DoD quality assurance environments
• Familiarity with CMMI Level III or similar quality methodologies
• Experience developing and delivering Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs)
• Experience with root cause analysis and deficiency remediation
• Experience briefing quality metrics and results to senior leadership at Program Management Reviews
• Experience identifying and implementing training programs related to quality standards
• ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), Six Sigma, or equivalent certification
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall software development quality assurance processes

Overview
Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.
We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org
Why Work at Noblis
At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.
Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.
EEO is the Law | E-Verify | Right to Work
Total Rewards
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range
USD $109,800.00 - USD $171,525.00 /Yr.