NQA-1 Quality Manager

Parsons Corporation

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an NQA-1 Quality Manger to join our team! We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Quality Manager with deep knowledge of the nuclear industry, NQA‑1 program development, and inventory/systems integration. In this role, you will play a key part in developing and implementing a nuclear‑compliant quality program for design, procurement, construction management, and commissioning, enhancing operational readiness, and aligning our systems to support safe, reliable, and compliant execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Business or Quality discipline or related field (or equivalent work experience).
10+ years of work experience in Quality, or related field.
5+ years experience in a supervisory, management, or lead capacity.
Nuclear industry experience with direct involvement in NQA-1-regulated programs, quality requirements, supplier quality oversight and CGD, and compliance activities.
Hands‑on experience developing, implementing, and maintaining NQA‑1 programs, including procedures, audits, and qualification requirements.
Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards applicable to nuclear design, procurement, construction, and operations.
Demonstrated experience partnering cross‑functionally to drive complex program or process implementation.
Ability to analyze quality data, assess risk, and implement effective corrective/preventive actions.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Requires strong leadership and supervisory ability and expert knowledge of Quality Management practices, processes and current technology
Requires thorough experience in directing and implementing quality management systems and standards specified by ISO 9000, ASME, ANSI, ASTM and similar organizations
Clear communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze business situations (ROI, cost per unit)
Effective written, verbal, analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
Ability to make public presentations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Attention to detail
Ability to direct and manage staff and day to day activities as well as special projects to assure timely completion

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience supporting nuclear‑related supply chain programs or vendor qualification processes.
Inventory and systems integration experience, including ERP or MES platforms, with a focus on traceability and configuration control.
Familiarity with ASME, DOE, NRC, or related nuclear regulatory frameworks.
Experience integrating quality requirements into enterprise digital systems (SAP, Oracle, Maximo, etc.).
Prior leadership experience in a quality, operations, or engineering function.
Advanced certification(s) in Quality (e.g., CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE) or Nuclear QA.
Experience in a highly regulated, safety‑critical environment beyond nuclear (aerospace, defense, etc.).

Responsibilities

Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of an NQA‑1–compliant quality program to support a nuclear materials processing project.
Oversee quality governance across operations, engineering, and supply chain to ensure adherence to regulatory and customer nuclear requirements.
Integrate quality requirements with program and project safety programs, plans, and procedures to ensure high quality and safe performance and regulatory compliance.
Integrate quality requirements into enterprise systems, including inventory management and ERP platforms, to ensure traceability, configuration control, and material readiness.
Support and coordinate development of interfacing client quality programs for operations and maintenance of nuclear materials processing and accountability systems.
Partner cross‑functionally with engineering, program management, operations, supply chain, and vendors to drive quality planning and execution.
Develop and maintain quality procedures and work instructions aligned to NQA‑1 and other applicable nuclear standards.
Lead audits, assessments, and corrective actions, ensuring issues are identified, contained, and resolved effectively.
Coordinate quality requirements with DOE, NRC, and integrated regulatory requirements.
Provide leadership, training, and coaching on nuclear quality expectations, processes, and system requirements.
Support supplier qualification and oversight for nuclear‑related materials and services, including support of commercial grade dedication (GCD) procedures.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality culture, reduce risk, and enhance process compliance and performance.