Quality Assurance Manager (Mgr Project Management 3) - 30486

HII•Albuquerque, NM

9d•Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality oversight for technical assessment deliverables supporting Government clients. This role is critical to ensuring consistent excellence in final reports, technical analyses, and assessment documentation delivered to DoD customers. The ideal candidate will establish and maintain quality standards, implement process improvements, and provide leadership to ensure all deliverables meet or exceed contractual requirements and Government expectations. Position located in Albuquerque, NM; full-time on-site presence required.

Requirements

8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience
Minimum 5 years of experience managing quality assurance teams, technical editing, and deliverable management for Government contracts
Demonstrated experience managing quality processes for technical reports, assessments, or analytical products
Proven track record improving deliverable quality performance in DoD or Federal contracting environment
Expert knowledge of technical writing principles, style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, AP), and Government documentation standards
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); Adobe Acrobat; collaboration platforms
Experience with quality management systems, document control processes, and configuration management
Strong analytical skills with ability to identify patterns, trends, and systemic issues in quality data
Exceptional attention to detail with ability to identify technical inaccuracies, logical inconsistencies, and presentation issues
Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent reviews under tight deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to provide constructive feedback diplomatically
Process-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to design, implement, and enforce quality standards
Problem-solving capability with track record of implementing effective corrective actions
Active Secret security clearance required
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

Nice To Haves

TS/SCI Clearance
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Engineering, or related field
Master's degree in relevant field
Professional certification in Quality Management (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Manager, Six Sigma)
Experience with DoD test and evaluation processes, operational assessments, or technical analysis
Familiarity with CDRL requirements, DID specifications, and Government contract deliverable standards
Previous experience managing quality for 30+ deliverables annually
Background in cybersecurity, information technology, or related technical domain
Experience implementing process improvements that resulted in measurable quality performance gains

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive quality assurance oversight and management for all technical deliverables, including final reports, technical assessments, test plans, and analytical products
Conduct detailed pre-submission reviews to ensure technical accuracy, analytical rigor, clarity of writing, proper formatting, and alignment with Government requirements
Develop and maintain quality checklists, style guides, and standardized review protocols to ensure consistency across all deliverable types
Identify quality trends, patterns, and systemic issues; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Track deliverable quality metrics and performance indicators; report status to program leadership and Government stakeholders
Design and implement quality management processes that scale with increased deliverable volume and compressed production timelines
Establish and enforce technical writing standards, formatting guidelines, and quality benchmarks aligned with Government expectations
Develop pre-submission review workflows that balance thoroughness with production efficiency
Create and maintain templates, exemplars, and best practice guides to support consistent quality
Collaborate with Technical Assurance Manager and Technical Writer to streamline review cycles and reduce rework
Lead coordination between technical analysts, subject matter experts, and quality reviewers throughout the deliverable lifecycle
Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to technical staff on writing quality, analytical presentation, and adherence to standards
Facilitate lessons learned sessions following deliverable submissions to identify improvement opportunities
Build collaborative relationships with Government Project Officers, CORs, and evaluation personnel to understand quality expectations
Proactively identify quality risks early in deliverable development; implement mitigation strategies
Manage deliverable production schedules to ensure adequate time for quality review without compromising delivery timelines
Resolve quality issues quickly and effectively; escalate systemic concerns to program leadership
Develop contingency plans for high-volume periods, compressed timelines, and resource constraints
Track Government deliverable ratings (Superior, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) and identify performance trends
Produce monthly quality performance reports for internal leadership and Government stakeholders
Analyze root causes of quality deficiencies; develop and track corrective action effectiveness
Maintain comprehensive documentation of quality processes, review outcomes, and improvement initiatives