Quality / Compliance / Risk Manager

Chenega Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is seeking a Quality / Compliance / Risk Manager in Arlington, VA. This role is pivotal in establishing quality management processes and compliance oversight for Department of Defense programs. The candidate will lead risk management initiatives and ensure program delivery aligns with federal regulations.

Qualified individuals should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience. An Active Secret security clearance is required. Join a team focused on enhancing skills and career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in quality assurance, compliance management, or risk management for federal or DoD programs.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program quality management frameworks.
• Establish compliance controls for federal regulations.
• Lead risk management activities like risk identification and mitigation.
• Coordinate internal audits and quality assurance assessments.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Provide risk and compliance briefings to senior leadership.

Skills

Quality assurance

Compliance management

Risk management

Microsoft Office Applications

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Quality / Compliance / Risk Manager

Arlington, VA

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting‑edge technology and take your career to the next level!

The Quality, Compliance, and Risk Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining quality management processes, compliance oversight, and enterprise risk management frameworks supporting programs for the Department of Defense Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). This role ensures program delivery aligns with federal regulations, cybersecurity requirements, contractual obligations, and organizational quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program quality management frameworks and performance monitoring processes.
• Establish compliance controls to ensure adherence to federal regulations, DoD policies, and contract requirements.
• Lead risk management activities including risk identification, mitigation planning, and monitoring.
• Coordinate internal audits, compliance reviews, and quality assurance assessments.
• Maintain quality documentation, performance metrics, and compliance reporting.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives across program operations.
• Collaborate with program leadership to identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide risk and compliance briefings to senior program leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience supporting quality assurance, compliance management, or risk management for federal or DoD programs.
  • Experience supporting programs with cybersecurity, data, or enterprise IT environments.
  • Experience with governance frameworks, program audits, and compliance monitoring.
• Active Secret security clearance required (or higher).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work on site 5 days a week.
• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting.
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time‑related constraints in a fast‑paced contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals.
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem‑solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it.