Quality Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Quality Lead to drive quality planning, compliance, and continuous improvement across programs. You will lead QA inspection processes and coordinate with project managers, government staff, and customers.

The role requires 8–10 years of related experience, a BS/BA degree, and an active Secret clearance. This hybrid position offers growth opportunities and a focus on delivering safe, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires BS/BA degree and 8–10 years of related experience.
• Active Secret Clearance is required.
• Ability to lead quality planning, compliance and inspection processes.
• Experience coordinating with program management, government technical staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify requirements with project managers and stakeholders; provide leadership and guidance on continuous improvements to exceed performance objectives, reduce costs, and optimize schedule.
• Maintain and update the Quality Management Plan (QMP).
• Ensure compliance with local policies, practices, and procedures to support QMP requirements.
• Interface with program/project management, Government staff, and customers to provide status and determine resolution actions; conduct safety briefings as needed.
• Develop QA inspection processes to ensure the organization can consistently deliver required performance.

Skills

Quality leadership

QA inspection

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder communication

Education

BS/BA Degree

Job description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Quality Lead. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. You will help ensure that today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Quality Lead joining our team to support our client’s mission. This position drives organizational excellence by leading quality planning, compliance, continuous improvement, and QA inspection processes that ensure performance objectives are met while proactively resolving issues and enhancing safety and communication across stakeholders.

Quality Lead

Hiring for different levels

• Works with project managers and stakeholders to identify requirements, provide leadership, maintain quality, and provide guidance on continuous improvements to exceed performance objectives, reduce costs, and optimize schedule.

• Maintains and updates the Quality Management Plan (QMP).

• Ensures compliance with local policies, practices, and procedures to support and maintain the QMP requirements.

• Interfaces directly with program and project management, Government technical staff, and customers to provide status and progress reports, identify issues, and determine appropriate resolution actions. Promulgates special safety precautions and conducts special briefings for senior management, safety teams, and contractor personnel.

• Develops the QA Inspection processes to ensure the organization can consistently deliver the needed performance.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education - BS/BA Degree

• Required Experience – 8 to 10 years of related experience

• Security Clearance Level - Active Secret Clearance

• Location – Hybrid, Falls Church, VA

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At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
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