Quality Assurance (QA) Process Advisor

SandyMacEvolution; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandy Mac Evolution LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Process Advisor to support the DON SAP IT TO2 program in a high-security environment. The role emphasizes advising on QA, process management, mission assurance, and compliance, with hands-on responsibility for improving and auditing processes.

Required are TS/SCI clearance and experience in QA, ISO 9001/CMMI/Lean Six Sigma, plus the ability to work with stakeholders in a classified context.

Qualifications

• Current/active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience in quality assurance, process management, mission assurance, or related discipline.
• Proven ability to develop, improve, and audit quality processes in technical or mission-focused programs.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, CMMI, and Lean/Six Sigma.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Experience supporting government or Intelligence Community programs.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and advisory skills.
• Level 3 guidance typically 5–8 years with a BS/BA; 3–5 with MS/MA; 0–2 with PhD.

Responsibilities

• Advise the program on quality assurance, process management, mission assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement in a technical, high-security environment.
• Develop, improve, assess, and audit quality processes for technical or mission-focused program activities.
• Track team projects and quality-related actions.
• Track and support the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
• Apply quality frameworks and process-improvement principles, including ISO 9001, CMMI, and Lean/Six Sigma.
• Provide clear quality, process, documentation, and advisory support to program stakeholders.
• Support mission-assurance, risk, compliance, and process-improvement activities in a fast-paced classified environment.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Process Management

Mission Assurance

ISO 9001

CMMI

Lean Six Sigma

Green Belt

Government/IC experience

Documentation

Communication

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

Tools

QASP framework

Job description

Annapolis, United States

Sandy Mac Evolution LLC is a Veteran-Owned company dedicated to connecting top talent with meaningful opportunities.

Job Description

Quality Assurance (QA) Process Advisor

DON SAP IT - TO2 | CONTINGENT HIRE

Compensation

Approximately $139,354 annually (Mission Assurance Analyst Level 3 target rate)

Clearance

Current/active TS/SCI required

Location

Program sites include JBAB, Annapolis Junction, MD, and future Landover, MD; final worksite depends on responsibilities/program need.

Employment

Position Summary

Advises the program on quality assurance, process management, mission assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement in a technical, high-security environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, improve, assess, and audit quality processes for technical or mission-focused program activities.

Track team projects and quality-related actions.

Track and support the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

Apply quality frameworks and process-improvement principles, including ISO 9001, CMMI, and Lean/Six Sigma.

Provide clear quality, process, documentation, and advisory support to program stakeholders.

Support mission-assurance, risk, compliance, and process-improvement activities in a fast-paced classified environment.

Required Qualifications

Current/active TS/SCI clearance.

Experience in quality assurance, process management, mission assurance, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience developing, improving, and auditing quality processes in technical or mission-focused programs.

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, CMMI, and Lean/Six Sigma principles.

Lean Six Sigma certification, Green Belt or higher.

Prior experience supporting government or Intelligence Community programs.

Excellent communication, documentation, and advisory skills.

Level 3 guidance: generally 5-8 years with a BS/BA, 3-5 years with an MS/MA, or 0-2 years with a PhD.

This is a contingent-hire opportunity supporting staffing preparation for the DON SAP IT TO2 program. Employment is contingent upon program requirements, customer/prime approval, funding, and final staffing authorization. Candidates should review the vacancy requirements before any program discussion or interview.