Quality Assurance Specialist

Amentum; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for Kauai, HI. This role independently manages the Data Systems Quality Assurance Program to deliver quality data and products meeting regulatory, contractual, and internal standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing requirements, monitoring data products, defining quality metrics, and coordinating with GSM, engineers, and managers. May require off-island travel and will maintain detailed QA records and reports.

Qualifications

• Two years of QA experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quality and process improvement programs preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must possess PC skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Responsibilities

• Review requirements and data plans and provide inputs.
• Monitor data products for quality and completeness.
• Define quality metrics: data accuracy, consistency, validity, and completeness.
• Manage post-operation data submissions for distribution, archiving, or transfer.
• Ensure products and processes meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Develop Data Product Status Trackers and communicate deadlines to stakeholders.
• Coordinate data activities with GSM, engineers, PMs and management.
• Attend meetings and may require off-island travel for attendance.
• Maintain records of QA checks and track quality statistics.
• Prepare data analysis and summary reports.
• Suggest improvements to data production processes to reduce errors.

Skills

QA experience

Quality improvement

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for a position on Kauai, HI . This position independently manages the Data Systems Quality Assurance Program. Provide the delivery of quality data and products to meet all operational requirements. Support operations ensuring adherence to all regulatory, contractual, and internal quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Operational Requirements, Directives, and Data Management & Analysis Plans and provide inputs.
• Monitor, review, and inspect data products produced at PMRF to ensure quality and completeness.
• Set clear goals for ensuring that data is accurate, complete, reliable, and timely. This includes defining quality metrics such as data accuracy, consistency, validity, and completeness.
• Manage all post-operation data submissions—including Unclassified, Classified, and Secret data—for distribution, archiving, or transfer to the operations conductor, in accordance with data requests or operational directives.
• Ensure products, services, and processes consistently meet or exceed quality standards and deadlines.
• Develop Data Product Status Trackers for each supported operation, and clearly communicate requirements and deadlines to all relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate Data Systems activities with the Government Systems Manager (GSM), Mission Engineers, Program Managers, and Koa Lani Management to ensure alignment and mutual awareness of data requirements.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings such as Operational Scheduling, Operation Briefs, Program Presentations, Hot-Wash reviews, and Lessons Learned sessions; may require off-island travel to support meeting attendance.
• Maintain detailed records of quality assurance checks for each data item or package. Track statistical data on quality, including error quantities and patterns, to identify trends and recommend corrective actions. Prepare and submit data analysis and summary reports
• Recommend improvements to data production processes or propose new programs to enhance data quality and reduce errors. Monitor the implementation of changes to verify effectiveness and ensure measurable improvements.
• Assist in planning and coordinating long‑term operational projects to ensure data requirements are met, and that necessary instrumentation and personnel are available. Provide technical expertise and propose alternative solutions to resolve conflicts as needed.
• Assist with all Data Systems procurement activities (e.g., Purchase Requests, P-Card, Travel) and ensure compliance with customer, corporate, and project policies.
• Assist in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Data Systems Supervisor to ensure uninterrupted support for all requirements
• Prepare and submit all Contract Data Requirements (CDR) in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with deadlines.
• Performs additional duties and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Physical Elements/ Environment

• Works in general office and computer room environment.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, attention to detail and well organized.
• Extended operational hours and occasional weekend/holiday activity during sustained periods of surge mission support.
• Lifting, Pushing/Pulling: over 10 - 25lbs
• Work positions requirements: walking, standing, and sitting.
• Environment: Customer Contact, Extended Workday, and Office Laboratory

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• Two (2) years of QA experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quality and process improvement programs preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
• Must possess the following PC skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Education

• Associate's Degree
• Four years of related experience can be substituted for education..

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a US Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.

Compensation Details

$85K - $90K

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

11/10/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .