• Quality Assurance Continuous Improvement Sr.…

    Peraton (Reston, VA)


    Responsibilities

    Position is Contingent Upon Contract Award

     

    Peraton is seeking a Continuous Improvement Sr. Advisor to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidates will be responsible for leading continuous improvement activities across the program. 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.

    In this position, you will:

    + Lead the continuous improvement efforts across the program.

    + Provide project management for large continuous improvement projects.

    + Coordinate with program teams on continuous improvement efforts.

    + Communicate continuous improvement progress and accomplishments to program leadership.

    Qualifications

    + Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.

    + 16+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

    + U.S. Citizenship Required.

    + Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.

    + Strong knowledge of quality frameworks and best practices.

    + Hands-on experience with continuous improvement techniques

    + Knowledge of system development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies

    + Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

    + A continuous improvement mindset.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + ISO 9001:2015 requirements certification.

    + Certifications such as Certified Quality Analyst (CQA) or Six Sigma Green belt / Black belt.

    + Ability to use data to support return on invest discussions with program leadership.

    + Experience using Jira or other tools to manage the continuous improvement backlog.

    + Experience supporting FAA or aviation-related systems.

     

    Peraton Overview

     

    Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

     

    Target Salary Range

     

    $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

    EEO

    EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.