Sr. ISO Quality Management Specialist (Secret Clearance)

Aalis Management Consulting • Washington, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior ISO 9001 Quality Management Specialist to provide subject matter expertise in quality management systems, international documentation standards, and continuous process improvement for a federal government program. The role is based in Washington, D.C., and may require travel to Tucson, Arizona; Houston, Texas; Portsmouth, New Hampshire (two locations); Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Arlington, Virginia. A government Secret security clearance is required, and applicants must be U.S. citizens. The stated work schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of directly relevant experience in quality management, ISO standards, process improvement, or a related technical specialty.
• Master's degree in a related field, or 16 years of qualifying experience under the contract's education-substitution requirement.
• Verifiable ISO-related certification or credential.
• Lean Six Sigma training, experience, or certification, subject to final contract credential requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 quality management principles and international documentation standards.
• Experience developing quality procedures, conducting process evaluations, and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Secret government security clearance required; applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Nice To Haves

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or higher certification.
• Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 9001 quality management systems within federal government programs.
• Background conducting quality audits, managing corrective action plans, and preparing organizations for ISO assessments.
• Experience developing SOPs, quality manuals, process maps, and performance improvement reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in ISO standards, quality management systems (QMS), and organizational compliance requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality manuals, and process documentation aligned with international standards.
• Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISO 9001 quality management practices.
• Evaluate operational processes, identify performance gaps, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct quality assessments, process reviews, and root cause analyses to address deficiencies and improve service delivery.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen operational performance.
• Support internal quality audits, compliance assessments, and audit-readiness activities.
• Establish quality performance measures and monitor corrective actions to ensure sustained improvements.
• Collaborate with Government leadership, program managers, and stakeholders to resolve quality-related challenges.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and documentation supporting quality management decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior