Defense Quality Assurance Lead — ISO 9000/AS9100 Oversight

Defense Logistics Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in the United States seeks a Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist to lead QA activities, guide executives, and ensure compliance across defense programs.

You will direct a team of QA professionals, oversee contractor systems, and drive continuous improvement while presenting findings and coordinating policy inputs across disciplines. The role also involves authorizing final product acceptance and liaising with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in contract management and DoD operations.
• Experience leading teams and directing quality assurance activities.
• Ability to audit contractor manufacturing systems for compliance.
• Experience applying continuous improvement to supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to subordinates and technical guidance to executives.
• Direct a team of QA professionals and manage workload.
• Evaluate contractor manufacturing systems for ISO/AS standards.
• Implement process improvements to enhance surveillance and compliance.
• Authorize final product acceptance for major defense programs.
• Present technical briefings to senior leaders.
• Prepare management reports, contracts, and policy inputs.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Quality assurance

Audits

Continuous improvement

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

Auditing tools

Job description

Defense Logistics Agency in the United States seeks a Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist to lead QA activities, guide executives, and ensure compliance across defense programs.

You will direct a team of QA professionals, oversee contractor systems, and drive continuous improvement while presenting findings and coordinating policy inputs across disciplines. The role also involves authorizing final product acceptance and liaising with senior leadership.