Quality Assurance Engineering, Lead Associate

Peraton•Reston, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Quality Assurance Engineering Advisor for the Corporate Quality organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, compliance, and responsiveness of proposal submissions, authoring quality management plans, and reviewing service level agreements (SLAs) to support successful contract pursuits. This position is located in Reston/Herndon and the selected candidate will report to the Corporate Vice President of Quality. The successful candidate must possess a complete and thorough understanding of Program Management, Quality, and Proposal Development as well as proven leadership, managerial, and communication skills across all levels of the company. The successful candidate must have a superior ability to establish and nurture an excellent working relationship with capture managers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and technical teams to deliver compelling, well-crafted proposals that meet or exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years’ experience in Program Management, Systems Engineering or Mission/Quality Assurance., or 3+ years of experience with a Masters Degree. 9+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Demonstrated experience in proposal development, technical writing, and quality assurance within a government contracting or commercial environment.
Experience authoring Quality Management Plans (QMPs) or similar quality documentation
Strong analytical and editorial skills with exceptional attention to detail
Experience reviewing and evaluating SLAs and performance-based contract language
Proficiency in reviewing content for compliance, responsiveness, and win theme alignment
Familiarity with proposal development methodologies
Experience working with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), strong organizational skills and a positive temperament are crucial.
Strong working knowledge in some or all the following standards ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2026, AS9100, CMMI-DEV Level 3 or above, CMMI-SVC Level 3 or above.
US. Citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and government procurement processes
Experience supporting proposals across multiple contract types (IDIQ, CPFF, FFP, T&M)
Active TS/SCI Clearance

Responsibilities

Develop, author, and maintain comprehensive Quality Management Plans (QMPs) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs) in support of proposal submissions and contract performance
Define quality objectives, standards, and metrics tailored to program requirements and customer expectations
Establish quality control processes, inspection criteria, and corrective action procedures within proposal quality plans
Translate customer requirements and solicitation language into actionable quality frameworks and documentation
Collaborate with program managers, technical leads, and compliance teams to ensure quality plans reflect realistic and achievable standards
Update and revise quality plans throughout the proposal lifecycle to reflect scope changes or evolving requirements
Review and analyze Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure alignment with contractual obligations, performance standards, and organizational capabilities
Assess proposed SLA metrics for feasibility, measurability, and compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements
Identify risks or gaps in SLA language and recommend modifications to protect organizational interests while meeting customer expectations
Support the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance measurement frameworks tied to SLA commitments
Coordinate with operational and technical teams to validate SLA thresholds and reporting requirements prior to proposal submission
Ensure SLA language within proposals is consistent, enforceable, and clearly defined
Work with the Growth organization to ensure Quality is appropriately included in all proposals
Review and edit proposal responses to ensure clarity, accuracy, compliance, and alignment with quality solicitation requirements
Conduct quality reviews of proposal sections prior to submission, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement
Evaluate proposal drafts against RFP/RFQ requirements and provide actionable feedback
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and capture/proposal teams to refine and strengthen written responses
Ensure proposal content adheres to evaluation criteria
Support color team reviews by providing structured critique and recommendations
Track revisions and manage version control throughout the proposal lifecycle
Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal processes and quality standards
Develop and maintain quality checklists, templates, and review matrices