Quality Assurance Associate

State of Virginia • Fairfax County, VA

394d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Quality Compliance Associate manages highly complex multi-disciplinary oversight functions associated with coordination of regulatory audits and corrective action plans (CAP), administration of agency-wide policies, control of quality documentation and records. This role is essential in ensuring that the College adheres to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to rapidly acquire a thorough knowledge of the College's rules, regulations, operational plans and procedures, and the laws, statutes, and regulations which govern the activities of the College.
• Skill in the preparation of documents and reports, including application of styles, pivot charts, templates, SharePoint team sites, online collaboration, etc.
• Knowledge in data analysis, including the ability to identify averages, trends, and to derive insights from data to guide decision-making.
• Skill in the development of standards and controls in response to department findings.
• Organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify priorities, dependencies and execute the workload accordingly.
• Ability to identify and address internal and external risks.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, efficiently seeking guidance from others when required.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and identify trends for report generation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels both orally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to think creatively.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience organizing technical information to document standards, rules, SOPs, and handbooks.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements company quality standards.
• Trains and motivates employees in effective quality management practices and ensures that quality standards are met.
• Develops quality assurance plans by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends and conducting hazard analyses and monitoring procedures.
• Validates quality processes by establishing standards and quality attributes.
• Maintains and improves product quality by managing compliance audits.
• Prepares and oversees quality documentation and reports submitted by the audit team.
• Vets the College's business practices systemwide and implements methods to inspect, test, and evaluate the integrity of the system.
• Performs detailed and recorded inspections of preliminary audit findings to ensure findings, issues, and observations align with the professional standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees