Manager of Accreditation

ANSI National Accreditation Board•Fort Wayne, IN

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

ANAB is seeking a technical professional to join our team as a Manager of Accreditation. Join the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), the largest multi-disciplinary accreditation body in North America, with offices in Washington, D.C., and Fort Wayne, IN. We partner with government regulators, industry leaders, and organizations worldwide to safeguard health and safety, protect the environment, and uphold the quality of goods and services. Our work supports the development of national and international policies and standards, and we conduct rigorous assessments to ensure our clients meet the highest standards of competence and compliance. At ANAB, professionalism is valued, teamwork is essential, and our employees are leaders. We are proud of our reputation for precision, integrity, and delivering value to our stakeholders. We are seeking a Manager of Accreditation to join our Inspection, Laboratory, and Related (ILR) business unit. This role is ideal for a technical professional with hands-on experience in inspection, mechanical testing, or electrical testing, along with a strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17020 inspection body quality systems and/or ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory quality systems. As a Manager of Accreditation, you will manage accreditation activities, lead assessments, work directly with clients and technical experts, and help ensure the integrity and effectiveness of ANAB's accreditation processes. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise while working with organizations and professionals across industries and around the world. This position is preferably based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but remote work will be considered for the right candidate. Candidates must reside within the United States. Overnight travel is required, including both domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific or technical field. Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline is strongly preferred.
5–10 years of technical experience in inspection, mechanical testing, electrical testing, laboratory operations, or a related field.
Experience with quality assurance and/or quality management systems, particularly ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17025, or related standards.
Experience managing projects and working with diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Comfortable learning and working across a variety of electronic business systems and software platforms used for day-to-day operations, records management, and administrative tasks.
Ability to manage priorities with minimal direction and work effectively under pressure.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Assessment, auditing, or accreditation experience is strongly preferred.
Experience leading teams, projects, assessments, or other technical activities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage accreditation programs and customer relationships, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with applicable requirements.
Plan, coordinate, and lead accreditation assessments of inspection bodies and/or testing laboratories.
Serve as a technical resource throughout the accreditation process.
Evaluate assessment results and documentation to support sound accreditation decisions.
Ensure the integrity, consistency, and impartiality of ANAB's accreditation processes.
Collaborate with laboratories, inspection bodies, regulatory bodies, assessors, and industry experts to advance conformity assessment practices.
Maintain strong working relationships with clients and other stakeholders throughout the accreditation process.
Monitor accreditation activities and timelines to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
Stay current with applicable standards, regulations, accreditation requirements, and industry developments.
Contribute to the continual improvement of ANAB's accreditation processes and services.
Participate in internal audits and external evaluations of ANAB, as applicable.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.