Quality Assurance (Qa) /Quality Control (Qc) Lead Ires - Ssfb

Position Title: Quality Assurance (QA) /Quality Control (QC) Lead

Location:Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

S hift: Day shift (Mon-Fri)

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

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Description of Duties:

The Quality Assurance (QA) /Quality Control (QC) Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Track Quality Control metrics and applies quality methodologies and principles to develop audits that will drive continuous improvement
• Supervise QA/QC tasks for adherence to standards, policies, and procedures
• Responsible for initial training and onboarding of incoming QA/QC personnel
• Define goals and objectives for the QA/QC team in collaboration with the Quality Program Manager, Quality Engineering, Quality Control, Mission Assurance, and Risk Management
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis
• Participate in SIPOC development for Essential Support Functions and supporting entities
• Assist in the development of KPIs and CTQs IAW industry standards and contractual requirements
• Apply Quality methodologies (i.e. A3, process flows, 5 Whys, 8D, etc.)
• Create and report (monthly) quality assurance metrics, to include analysis of metrics into actionable data for reporting and data driven decision-making
• Manage staff to promote dedication, accountability, commitment, productivity and growth
• Mentor/support career development of personnel
• Conduct performance reviews
• Escalate issues to Quality Program Manager
• Monitor daily team activities, track productivity, and employee performance
• Perform peer reviews of completed work

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to work independently or in a group setting and communicate issues and concerns clearly to all levels of leadership
• Have strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 16 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 14 years of general experience; Bachelor's degree and 12 years of general experience; Master's degree and 10 years of general experience

• Must have 9 years of direct Quality experience
• Must have 3 years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Must have experience using Power BI
• Must have experience supporting the IRES contract
• Must have a current DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to analyze complex problems
• Proficiency in statistical analysis to include collecting, exploring and presenting actionable data to discover underlying patterns and trends
• Understanding and ability to present Quality strategy
• Have ASQ Quality certification
• Have experience with Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
• Have Lean Six Sigma experience
• Have a working knowledge of Risk Management Systems, ISO 9001, and AS 9100D with practical application experience
• Have experience using defect tracking tools and engineering tools used to document physical systems (e.g., Planet, Bentley, Maximo)

This position is expected to pay $123,000 - $148,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.