Quality Assurance Manager (Mgr Project Management 3) 30486

Requisition Number:30486

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$118300.00-$155000.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:MidHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO) a business group within HIIs Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations platforms and logistics and intelligence operations.

HII designs develops integrates and manages the sensors systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense the combatant commands and the intelligence community HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership at HII Mission Technologies
HIIs Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

• Know & Grow Your People Develop talent empower teams and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships Strengthen trust collaboration and cross-functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership Drive accountability execution excellence and results.
• Customer First Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams deliver results and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Who We Are

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality oversight for technical assessment deliverables supporting Government clients. This role is critical to ensuring consistent excellence in final reports technical analyses and assessment documentation delivered to DoD customers. The ideal candidate will establish and maintain quality standards implement process improvements and provide leadership to ensure all deliverables meet or exceed contractual requirements and Government expectations. Position located in Albuquerque NM; full-time on-site presence required.

What You Will Do

Quality Oversight & Assurance

• Provide comprehensive quality assurance oversight and management for all technical deliverables including final reports technical assessments test plans and analytical products
• Conduct detailed pre-submission reviews to ensure technical accuracy analytical rigor clarity of writing proper formatting and alignment with Government requirements
• Develop and maintain quality checklists style guides and standardized review protocols to ensure consistency across all deliverable types
• Identify quality trends patterns and systemic issues; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Track deliverable quality metrics and performance indicators; report status to program leadership and Government stakeholders

Process Improvement & Standards Development

• Design and implement quality management processes that scale with increased deliverable volume and compressed production timelines
• Establish and enforce technical writing standards formatting guidelines and quality benchmarks aligned with Government expectations
• Develop pre-submission review workflows that balance thoroughness with production efficiency
• Create and maintain templates exemplars and best practice guides to support consistent quality
• Collaborate with Technical Assurance Manager and Technical Writer to streamline review cycles and reduce rework

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead coordination between technical analysts subject matter experts and quality reviewers throughout the deliverable lifecycle
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to technical staff on writing quality analytical presentation and adherence to standards
• Facilitate lessons learned sessions following deliverable submissions to identify improvement opportunities
• Build collaborative relationships with Government Project Officers CORs and evaluation personnel to understand quality expectations
• Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent priorities and tight deadlines
• High-volume deliverable production (90-110 deliverables annually)
• Collaborative team environment requiring frequent coordination with technical staff and Government personnel
• Compressed production timelines requiring efficient review processes and flexibility
• Performance directly impacts Government customer satisfaction and contract performance ratings

Risk Management & Problem Resolution

• Proactively identify quality risks early in deliverable development; implement mitigation strategies
• Manage deliverable production schedules to ensure adequate time for quality review without compromising delivery timelines
• Resolve quality issues quickly and effectively; escalate systemic concerns to program leadership
• Develop contingency plans for high-volume periods compressed timelines and resource constraints
• Metrics & Reporting
• Track Government deliverable ratings (Superior Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory) and identify performance trends
• Produce monthly quality performance reports for internal leadership and Government stakeholders
• Analyze root causes of quality deficiencies; develop and track corrective action effectiveness
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of quality processes review outcomes and improvement initiatives

What We Are Looking For

• 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing quality assurance teams technical editing and deliverable management for Government contracts
• Demonstrated experience managing quality processes for technical reports assessments or analytical products
• Proven track record improving deliverable quality performance in DoD or Federal contracting environment
• Expert knowledge of technical writing principles style guides (e.g. Chicago Manual of Style AP) and Government documentation standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams); Adobe Acrobat; collaboration platforms
• Experience with quality management systems document control processes and configuration management
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify patterns trends and systemic issues in quality data
• Exceptional attention to detail with ability to identify technical inaccuracies logical inconsistencies and presentation issues
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent reviews under tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to provide constructive feedback diplomatically
• Process-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to design implement and enforce quality standards
• Problem-solving capability with track record of implementing effective corrective actions
• Active Secret security clearance required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

• TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelors degree in English Communications Technical Writing Engineering or related field
• Masters degree in relevant field
• Professional certification in Quality Management (e.g. ASQ Certified Quality Manager Six Sigma)
• Experience with DoD test and evaluation processes operational assessments or technical analysis
• Familiarity with CDRL requirements DID specifications and Government contract deliverable standards
• Previous experience managing quality for 30 deliverables annually
• Background in cybersecurity information technology or related technical domain
• Experience implementing process improvements that resulted in measurable quality performance gains

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Physical Requirements

May require working in an office normally only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.

Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR AI and Big Data cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies click here for a short video: is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.

Do You Need Assistance
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Required Experience:

Manager