Quality Assurance Lab Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Digital Forensics Quality Assurance Specialist to oversee QA activities, lab readiness, compliance, and corrective-action processes supporting a digital-forensics laboratory. You will ensure ISO/IEC 17025 alignment, coordinate internal reviews and audits, and maintain accurate, auditable quality records while collaborating with government stakeholders.

This role requires strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; four years of relevant experience may substitute.
• Minimum five years supporting QA and/or digital-forensics activities.
• Proven knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and ANAB processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractor activities comply with the CFL Quality Assurance Program.
• Ensure the physical lab space and equipment remain operational, including preventive maintenance.
• Support implementation and maintenance of laboratory SOPs.
• Monitor contractor compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ANAB requirements.
• Coordinate internal quality reviews, technical peer reviews, corrective actions, and audit prep.
• Maintain readiness for Government and ANAB assessments.
• Track quality indicators, report deficiencies, rework, and corrective actions.
• Ensure personnel complete competency tests and maintain qualifications.
• Support the development and implementation of QC processes.
• Identify potential nonconformities and ensure timely escalation and corrective action.
• Maintain quality records and documentation for compliance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with personnel, leadership, contractors, auditors, and government reps as required.

Skills

Top Secret SCI clearance

Digital forensics

Quality assurance

ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge

Auditing

Documentation skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics/CS/Cybersecurity/IT/Criminal Justice

Job description

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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.

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!

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!

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