Quality Assurance Analyst

SAIC • Bedford, IN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Quality Lead to support a new Department of Defense contract focused on system production. The role will establish and lead a quality program from the ground up, ensuring products and services meet established quality standards. The Quality Lead reports directly to the Production Manager and helps build and mentor a team of Quality Associates.

This is a full-time, fully onsite position at SAIC’s Bedford, Indiana Production Facility. The role supports a Department of Defense production contract and involves a collaborative team environment, with internal and occasional external customer interactions. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related quality experience; additional training, certifications, and years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience developing and implementing quality standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze situations and data to provide solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under general direction while following established procedures.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; SAIC will sponsor the clearance for the candidate.

Nice To Haves

• ISO 9001 compliance experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in defense, government contracting, or production/manufacturing.
• Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring a quality team.
• Relevant quality certifications such as CQE, CQA, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality programs and processes to establish and maintain standards for products and services.
• Develop policies, procedures, and methods to inspect and evaluate product, material, components, and operational quality.
• Recommend and drive quality improvements across production operations.
• Assist in establishing and leading a team of Quality Associates.
• Support employee focus on quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the completion of project milestones and program schedules.
• Ensure compliance with established quality standards and other applicable quality frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including procurement, production, and logistics.
• Follow established guidelines, procedures, and policies while exercising sound technical judgment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level