Quality Manager

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Subsidiary: KIRA Services

Job Title: Quality Manager

Work Location: Washington Navy Yard

Labor Category: Exempt

Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI (Tier 5)

Travel: 25%

Pay Rate: $110,000 - $150,000

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About the Role 

The primary purpose of the position is to oversee and ensure that all maintenance activities comply with customer, company, and regulatory quality standards through effective quality control and continuous improvement.

 

What You'll Be Doing

• Defines quality standards for maintenance based on the customer’s published requirements.
• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled inspections to monitor quality throughout the organization.
• Reviews inspection results and other data to keep track of maintenance and support performance.
• Maintains a technical data reference library and manages the reporting of any technical data deficiencies.
• Prepares reports summarizing inspection findings for the customer and the Project Manager.
• Oversees and manages the entire quality control program and acts as the primary contact for all quality-related issues.
• Manages and implements the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.
• Coordinates with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR),who evaluate contract performance.
• Investigates customer complaints, implements corrective actions, and helps document and submit results to the COR as required by regulations.
• Exercise supervisory responsibility to oversee daily operations, ensure task completion, and support overall contract performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

What We're Looking For

• Five (5)years least five years of experience in preparing and enforcing QMS programs on contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity.
• Must hold a current CMQ/OE (Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence) certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with work order systems such as Maximo preferred. 
• Must hold and maintain a Tier 5 (Top Secret / SCI) government security clearance, as required for the position. 
• Possess a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment.

 

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or desk. 
• Frequent use of hands for typing, data entry, and handling paperwork. 
• This position is primarily performed in an office setting; however, regular site visits and field inspections are required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate active work sites including standing, walking, bending, or climbing for extended periods.
• Must be able to work on-call, alternate, and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.