Quality Assurance Process Lead

Reston, VA is the preferred location for this position however we are open to telework.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Plan, develop, and implement a department’s Quality Assurance (QA) programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Lead and oversee quality assurance operations, including evaluating processes, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements to achieve operational excellence.
• Administer and monitor the Quality Control Program, ensuring adherence to established protocols, documented processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections to identify inefficiencies and non-conformance issues, and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including operations, IT, and compliance, to foster a culture of quality and partnership of initiatives
• Implement tools and methodologies for performance measurement, leveraging metrics to monitor quality standards, identify trends, and drive organizational improvements.
• Manage all aspects of quality-related training and development for team members, ensuring employees are up to date on policies and standards.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to continuously improve product and service delivery.
• Required Qualifications:
• 6 years PERSEC (Personnel Security) and/or BI experience with BS/BA
• US Citizenship
• Favorable T5 (Tier 5) investigation clearance or its equivalent
• Comprehensive knowledge of BI (Background Investigation) policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
• Strong background in Project and Process Management, with a track record of leading successful initiatives.
• Proficiency in utilizing performance metrics as key drivers for operational performance and trend analysis.
• In-depth understanding of the competitive landscape, including best practices, cutting-edge products, systems, and analytics, to promote operational excellence.
• Proven experience implementing the DHS Quality Contact Program, maintaining compliance with standards and requirements.
• Expertise in conducting and managing a two-tier ROI review process for operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to administer and oversee a department-wide Quality Control Program for continuous process improvement.
• #RDG
• Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.