Quality Assurance Process Analysis, Senior Advisor

Peraton • Washington, DC

90d • $104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Process Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate is responsible for ensuring that organizational processes and deliverables for mission-critical FAA systems meet defined quality standards. This position works closely with engineers, developers, and program managers. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth experience in federal contracting while supporting high-visibility aviation programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years or Associate's degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance roles.
• Strong knowledge of quality frameworks and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with process modeling and quality management tools (visio, power BI, Jira, etc.).
• Knowledge of system development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with facilitating root cause analysis and tracking corrective action plans to closure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.
• Certifications such as Certified Quality Analyst (CQA) or Six Sigma Green belt / Black belt.
• Experience supporting FAA NextGen modernization programs or aviation-related systems.
• Experience with collecting and reporting metrics, with emphasis on ensuring data quality.
• Experience with conducting internal audits.
• Knowledge of aviation operations or FAA system environments.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure modernization initiatives and deployed solutions deliver on performance, compliance, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with FAA quality standards, safety frameworks, and federal IT requirements.
• Support continuous improvement by evaluating business and engineering processes, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate across the program to develop metrics, monitor compliance, and strengthen quality management.
• Maintain clear and accurate quality documentation, metrics, and reports.
• Participate in design reviews, readiness assessments, and test evaluations.
• Support the program's risk and opportunity management system.

Benefits

• Salary range: $104,000 - $166,000, determined by various factors including experience, education, and geographic location.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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