Quality Assurance Lab Manager

Parsons; Maryland; On-site; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Digital Forensics Quality Assurance Specialist to oversee QA activities, laboratory readiness, compliance, and corrective-action processes for a digital-forensics lab. You will ensure ISO/IEC 17025 and ANAB alignment, coordinate reviews, and maintain quality records.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in QA/digital-forensics, a relevant degree or 4+ years substitute, and TS/SCI eligibility. This role is part of the Federal Solutions team with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics, CS, Cybersecurity, IT, Criminal Justice, or related field; 4 years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• Minimum of five years of experience supporting quality assurance and/or digital-forensics activities.
• Eligibility for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality-assurance activities, laboratory readiness, compliance and corrective-action processes.
• Ensure contractor activities comply with CFL QA Program and ISO/IEC 17025/ANAB requirements.
• Coordinate internal quality reviews, technical peer reviews, corrective actions and audit prep.
• Maintain readiness for Government and ANAB assessments and track quality indicators.
• Maintain accurate quality records and support documentation for compliance and improvement.
• Coordinate with personnel, leadership, contractors, auditors and government representatives.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Digital Forensics

Quality Assurance

Laboratory Procedures

Audit Preparation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Job description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Digital Forensics Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will oversee quality‑assurance activities, laboratory readiness, compliance, and corrective‑action processes supporting a digital‑forensics laboratory.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensure contractor‑performed activities comply with the CFL Quality Assurance Program.
• Ensure the physical laboratory space and equipment remain operational, including coordinating preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Monitor contractor compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ANAB‑related requirements.
• Coordinate internal quality reviews, technical peer reviews, corrective actions, and audit preparations.
• Maintain readiness for Government and ANAB assessments.
• Track quality indicators, report deficiencies, rework, procedural errors, and corrective actions.
• Ensure technical personnel complete required competency tests and maintain current qualifications.
• Support the development and implementation of quality‑control processes.
• Identify potential major or minor nonconformities and ensure timely escalation and corrective action.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation supporting laboratory compliance, readiness, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with technical personnel, laboratory leadership, contractors, auditors, and government representatives as required.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Eligibility for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, or a related field. Four years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Minimum of five years of experience supporting quality assurance and/or digital‑forensics activities.
• Proven experience with or demonstrable knowledge of digital‑forensics techniques and processes.
• Working knowledge of quality‑assurance programs, laboratory procedures, corrective actions, and audit preparation.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and ANAB accreditation‑related processes.
• Ability to identify potential nonconformities, document deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions, and track issues through closure.
• Strong organizational, analytical, documentation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate, traceable, and auditable quality records.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with technical personnel, contractors, laboratory leadership, and government stakeholders.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Experience supporting a digital‑forensics laboratory quality program.
• Experience preparing for or supporting Government, ANAB, ISO/IEC 17025, or other laboratory assessments.
• Experience coordinating technical peer reviews, competency testing, internal audits, corrective actions, and quality metrics.
• Experience supporting laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, repairs, and operational‑readiness activities.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining laboratory SOPs and quality‑control processes.
• Experience tracking deficiencies, rework, procedural errors, nonconformities, performance indicators, and corrective‑action effectiveness.
• Experience supporting digital‑forensics examinations, evidence‑handling procedures, forensic reporting, or technical casework.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close‑knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation’s most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer,