Senior Quality Manager

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$175,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to support United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) and Combat Forces Command (CFC) Defensive Cyber Operations. The role serves as the Senior Quality Manager for both the DCO-S government customer and the contract within the Program Management Office (PMO). The manager establishes and oversees quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure program deliverables, processes, and outcomes meet customer expectations and contractual requirements. The role requires strong knowledge of DoW, DAF, and USSF quality standards, program execution, and DCO-S priorities, with quality leadership in collaboration with government stakeholders, the contractor PMO, and functional teams. The manager leads a team of quality and data analysts to gather data and develop metrics that present organizational performance. The position is based in Colorado Springs, where remote work opportunities are limited. Periodic travel may be required, at less than 10%. The Colorado pay range is $175,000 to $225,000 per year. Base pay may vary based on government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. MTSI offers a range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in quality management, quality assurance, or process improvement on DoW, DAF, USSF, or similar government contracts.
Must possess a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Proven experience leading quality programs on complex DoD or USSF contracts.
Strong knowledge of quality standards, audit techniques, corrective action processes, and performance metrics.
Ability to work effectively as part of a PMO while supporting government customer quality expectations.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, flexibility in a dynamic environment, and briefing skills.
Demonstrated leadership in driving continuous improvement and cross-functional quality integration.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Space Systems Command, defensive cyber operations, or similar mission programs.
Familiarity with ISO standards.
Familiarity with Agile/SAFe environments and DoW acquisition processes.
A Master’s degree is highly desirable; in lieu of a Master’s, 18 or more years of progressive relevant experience will be considered.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Lead Auditor, CQM, CMQ/OE, or equivalent quality certification.
LSSGB or LSSBB certification.
DoD 8140-compliant certification if supporting cybersecurity-related activities.
SAR/SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the contract program risk management process, including identification, analysis, prioritization, mitigation planning, and residual risk tracking.
Lead quality assurance and quality control activities for the DCO-S program in support of the government customer and contract PMO.
Lead the quality team in developing, implementing, and maintaining quality processes, standards, and metrics aligned with program and contractual requirements.
Conduct or oversee process and product audits, reviews, and assessments to identify gaps and drive corrective actions.
Support the PMO with quality-related reporting, risk identification, and performance metrics for government and internal leadership.
Serve as a quality focal point for the government program office, SSC stakeholders, and contractor teams.
Facilitate process improvements, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives across the program.
Coordinate with engineering, training, logistics, cybersecurity, and other functional areas to embed quality throughout the lifecycle.
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards before submission or fielding.
Coordinate with MTSI Corporate Quality to ensure company standards, processes, and best practices are utilized.
Support MTSI’s ISO 9001 annual audit.