Defense Materiel Quality Assurance Manager [P1ACBRNP023]

ProSidian Consulting•Jefferson County, AR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ProSidian seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality management, maintain audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement for the Chemically Protected Deployable Medical System (CP DEPMEDS) Product Support Integrator and Materiel Integration Support engagement. The role supports materiel readiness, traceability, and secure delivery in a Department of Defense acquisition environment. It covers sourcing, procurement, inventory, tracking, security, marking, staging, kitting, packaging, distribution, and delivery of commercially available CP DEPMEDS components and finished products, as well as assessing, integrating, sustaining, and optimizing deployable medical systems. The position leads quality assurance by maintaining the Quality Management Plan and inspection systems, overseeing inspection checkpoints, verifying approved configuration compliance, managing nonconformances and corrective actions, and reviewing evidence for release decisions. It monitors quality KPIs across suppliers, receiving, Item Unique Identification (IUID), and kit preparation; trains staff on quality procedures and audit controls; and prepares quality documentation and reports. The contractor manages its quality release process, while final Government acceptance remains with the designated Government authority. This is a full-time, regular W-2 exempt position with no overtime pay. The work arrangement is hybrid, with work performed on and off client sites in the continental United States. Contractor operating facility locations are to be determined. Government coordination is with ACC-APG Natick in Natick, Massachusetts, and component package delivery is to Pine Bluff Arsenal in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Travel and on-site support at Pine Bluff Arsenal may be required. U.S. citizenship is required; visa sponsorship is unavailable. ProSidian may require background checks and drug testing for designated positions.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in quality assurance.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or logistics; relevant experience is accepted as an alternative.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to design and maintain a quality management system, develop inspection sampling plans, and establish risk-based inspection checkpoints.
Ability to monitor supplier quality, conduct root-cause analysis, and track corrective and preventive actions through closure.
Ability to exercise independent quality judgment, report findings accurately, and use audit results and performance data to guide continuous improvement.
Ability to train and coach staff on quality procedures and inspection standards.
Ability to use project management methods and tools to prioritize competing tasks, meet milestones, and adapt to changing requirements.
Integrity, strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills, and clear verbal and written communication.
Relevant DoD or military sector experience.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of quality leadership experience in defense logistics, regulated products, or Government contracting.
Functional or technical expertise in quality management, inspection, or configuration compliance.
ASQ CQM or CQE credential, or an ISO 9001 auditor qualification.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the Quality Management Plan, inspection systems, and corrective action process.
Oversee inspection checkpoints, verify compliance with approved configurations, and review evidence supporting release decisions.
Manage nonconformances and track corrective actions through closure.
Monitor quality key performance indicators for suppliers, receiving, Item Unique Identification, and kit preparation.
Train staff on quality procedures and audit controls to identify and address gaps.
Lead quality assurance for CP DEPMEDS within the broader consulting and acquisition support engagement.
Coordinate with the Program Manager, Quality and Configuration Lead, suppliers, and Pine Bluff Arsenal receiving team.
Maintain the Quality Management Plan and inspection evidence, document audit results, and prepare KPI and corrective and preventive action reports.
Support continuous improvement using audit results and performance data.
Support business development activities as part of engagement team expectations.