Quality Assurance Program Lead

Saic; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is looking for a Quality Program Lead to oversee and manage all quality-related aspects of a naval program in Bremerton, WA. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with quality assurance initiatives at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, working towards high availability systems and delivering comprehensive oversight on government contract requirements.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience with 5+ in quality assurance or program management.
• Proven track record in managing complex programs.
• Eligibility for Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality control processes are adhered to.
• Assist in defining quality standards and measurements.
• Perform quality inspections and validate deliverables.

Skills

Quality assurance

Program management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or Information Technology

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Job ID: 2502347
Location: BREMERTON, WA, United States
Date Posted: Apr 29, 2025
Category: Quality Assurance
Subcategory: Qual Assurance
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
Benefits: Click here

SAIC has an exciting future opportunity for a Quality Program Lead in Bremerton, WA. This Naval program will provide IT operations, application management, maintenance, and customer support to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) & Naval Intermediate Maintenance Facility (IMF) including remote sites and detachments in order to meet mission requirements.

This work is contingent upon award news in the Fall of 2025 timeframe.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Quality Program Lead to oversee and manage all quality-related aspects of a major Task Order. The Quality Program Lead will play a crucial role in ensuring that all activities performed by contractor personnel, including subcontractors, meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The successful candidate will be responsible for quality assurance oversight, program management, and coordination of all program activities at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS). This position will provide management, direction, administration, and oversight of quality assurance initiatives and lead the support activities for development and sustainment of the Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality control processes are adhered to and properly implemented
• Assist the Government in defining quality standards, quality measurements, and identifying effective resourcing options for program processes and engineering projects
• As the Quality Lead for the program attend a weekly status meeting
• Participate in Quarterly In-Progress Review Meetings Assist PSNS Technical Division in communications and cross-shipyard collaboration to promote quality adoption of high-availability systems
• Perform quality inspections which may include validation of information or software through the use of automated tools, testing, or inspections of the deliverables, as specified in the Task Order. The scope and nature of inspection requirements will be sufficiently comprehensive to ensure the completeness, quality, and adequacy of all deliverables

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Management, Engineering, Information Technology)
• Minimum of nine (9) years of experience with at least five (5) in quality assurance, program management, or a related role
  
• Proven track record of managing and leading complex programs in a government or military environment
  
• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and practices
  
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications and familiarity with project management tools

Clearance:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be eligible for a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or relevant certification.
  
• Experience with Navy or DoD programs
• Familiarity with ECMRA reporting and government contract management systems
• Lean Principle related certifications
  

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an exciting future opportunity for a Quality Program Lead in Bremerton, WA. This Naval program will provide IT operations, application management, maintenance, and customer support to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) & Naval Intermediate Maintenance Facility (IMF) including remote sites and detachments in order to meet mission requirements.

This work is contingent upon award news in the Fall of 2025 timeframe.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Quality Program Lead to oversee and manage all quality-related aspects of a major Task Order. The Quality Program Lead will play a crucial role in ensuring that all activities performed by contractor personnel, including subcontractors, meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The successful candidate will be responsible for quality assurance oversight, program management, and coordination of all program activities at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS). This position will provide management, direction, administration, and oversight of quality assurance initiatives and lead the support activities for development and sustainment of the Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality control processes are adhered to and properly implemented
• Assist the Government in defining quality standards, quality measurements, and identifying effective resourcing options for program processes and engineering projects
• As the Quality Lead for the program attend a weekly status meeting
• Participate in Quarterly In-Progress Review Meetings Assist PSNS Technical Division in communications and cross-shipyard collaboration to promote quality adoption of high-availability systems
• Perform quality inspections which may include validation of information or software through the use of automated tools, testing, or inspections of the deliverables, as specified in the Task Order. The scope and nature of inspection requirements will be sufficiently comprehensive to ensure the completeness, quality, and adequacy of all deliverables

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Management, Engineering, Information Technology)
• Minimum of nine (9) years of experience with at least five (5) in quality assurance, program management, or a related role
  
• Proven track record of managing and leading complex programs in a government or military environment
  
• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and practices
  
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications and familiarity with project management tools

Clearance:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be eligible for a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or relevant certification.
  
• Experience with Navy or DoD programs
• Familiarity with ECMRA reporting and government contract management systems
• Six-sigma expertise
  
• Lean Principle related certifications
  
• ISO Standard qualifications

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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