Quality Assurance (QA) Lead

Leidos Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Lead in Chantilly, Virginia to oversee and drive quality assurance initiatives. This role entails developing quality standards and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and extensive experience in quality assurance methodologies. The position offers a competitive salary in the range of $92,300 to $166,850.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance required.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience or 6-10 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience in regulated industries like aerospace or defense.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance initiatives across products and services.
• Implement and manage quality assurance standards and procedures.
• Lead cross-functional testing efforts and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Quality assurance methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Quality management systems (QMS)

Test automation tools

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to oversee and drive quality assurance initiative across products, services, and operations processes. The QA Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing quality standards and procedures to ensure compliance with customer expectations, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory and industry standards. This role is critical in maintaining a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of robust technical quality assurance and control systems. This role is responsible for ensuring product and system reliability, precision, and performance throughout the entire lifecycle. The ideal candidate will define and apply quality standards, conduct thorough inspections and evaluations, and work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with all applicable specifications and regulatory requirements. The role involves driving solutions to complex quality and system integration challenges, testing processes, and developing innovative methods to improve product and process quality.

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field and 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6-10 years of experience.
• Develop and implement quality assurance standards, standard operating procedures, and tools to ensure high product and system integrity.
• Monitor and evaluate products, processes, and systems for compliance with quality and performance specifications.
• Lead cross-functional testing efforts, including system integration, performance, and automated testing.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience in system integration testing and performance evaluation.
• Proven ability to lead complex quality projects and coordinate across multiple teams or functions.
• Proficient in using quality management systems (QMS), test automation tools, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with internal teams and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, ISO, Six Sigma).
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense).
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards such as ISO 9001, CMMI, or FDA guidelines.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00. The pay range is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.