Quality Integration Specialist, Sr.

Centrus Global•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

The Quality Integration Sr. Specialist strengthens the effectiveness, maturity, and alignment of the ACO OR Quality Management System (QMS). As a technical expert within the Quality Integration organization, this role drives cross-functional integration, conducts assessments, analyzes systemic risks, and supports enterprise improvement initiatives that enhance process consistency, regulatory compliance, and overall QMS performance. The specialist applies knowledge of quality systems, auditing, process governance, and problem-solving methodologies to support informed, risk-based decisions across operational, engineering, and mission organizations. The role supports the site’s Quality Integration strategy through audits, integrated assessments, performance reviews, and governance activities. It prepares schedules, analyses, and deliverables for program metrics and leadership reporting; provides technical recommendations on systemic issues and readiness indicators; supports organizational change initiatives; and contributes to team development through coaching and subject matter expertise. The specialist develops assessment criteria, reviews objective evidence, communicates assessment results, and partners with process owners to implement new or revised standards and controls. Applying Lean, PDCA, root cause, and structured problem-solving methods, the role advances sustainable performance improvement. It contributes to QMS dashboards and analytics, identifies recurring risks through data trend analysis, supports root cause evaluations, and helps ensure corrective actions address underlying drivers. Additional work includes coordinating cross-functional improvements, preparing audit and readiness-review materials, maintaining QMS documentation and governance structures, escalating quality concerns, and promoting safety, transparency, disciplined operations, and principle-based learning. The position requires obtaining and maintaining a Q security clearance. Employment is subject to pre-employment identity and eligibility verification, background checks, and drug testing. Employees in clearance-required positions participate in random drug testing and may be tested following certain incidents or when there is reasonable suspicion of impairment. Federal background investigation and subsequent reinvestigations may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical field.
Five years of experience in quality assurance, systems engineering, assessments, or process improvement.
Demonstrated experience in audits, assessments, data analysis, or process evaluations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.
Successful completion of required pre-employment background check and drug test; clearance-related federal background investigation and drug-testing requirements apply.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience supporting enterprise-level or multi-year improvement initiatives.
Certifications such as Lead Auditor, Lean, or Six Sigma.
Two years of nuclear (ASME NQA-1) experience.
Two years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Support execution of the site’s Quality Integration strategy through audits, integrated assessments, performance reviews, and governance activities.
Prepare schedules, analyses, and deliverables for program metrics and leadership reporting.
Provide technical recommendations on systemic issues and readiness indicators.
Support organizational change initiatives that improve QMS capability and contribute to team development through coaching and subject matter expertise.
Conduct audits and assessments to verify compliance and process effectiveness; develop assessment criteria, review objective evidence, and communicate results to stakeholders.
Partner with process owners to implement new or revised standards and controls.
Apply Lean, PDCA, root cause, and structured problem-solving methods to advance sustainable performance improvement.
Contribute to QMS dashboards and analytics, identify recurring risks through data trend analysis, support root cause evaluations, and help ensure corrective actions address underlying drivers.
Coordinate cross-functional improvements to strengthen process stability, reduce risk, and align with enterprise quality objectives.
Prepare materials for audits and readiness reviews, maintain QMS documentation and governance structures, and escalate quality concerns appropriately.
Promote a culture grounded in safety, transparency, disciplined operations, and principle-based learning.