Quality Program Lead: Audits & Compliance

Cayuse Holdings; Haleakalā Observatories (HI); On-site; USD 165,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cayuse Holdings seeks a Quality Program Manager to lead and oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our Quality Management Program. You will drive compliance with performance standards and contractual requirements while guiding analyses and initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.

The role aligns with Cayuse’s values of Innovation, Excellence, and Integrity, promoting teamwork and prioritizing quality in deliverables across a federally compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quality, engineering, business, operations, or related field.
• 8+ years in quality assurance/compliance/technical operations; 3+ years leading a quality program on a Federal or defense contract.
• Proven expertise in audit planning, quality metrics development, PWS/AQL interpretation, root-cause analysis, data analysis, and customer reporting.
• Top Secret/ SCI Clearance is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check; additional checks may be required by projects/clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain the Quality Management Program.
• Plan and perform internal audits; produce monthly quality status reports.
• Evaluate PWS/AQL compliance and monitor performance.
• Lead root-cause analyses and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with site quality focal points for consistency.
• Ensure independent execution of quality functions.
• Support cross-training and coverage of critical quality tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Independent work

Data analysis

MS Office

Audit planning

Federal contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Quality management software

Job description

Cayuse Holdings seeks a Quality Program Manager to lead and oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our Quality Management Program. You will drive compliance with performance standards and contractual requirements while guiding analyses and initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.

The role aligns with Cayuse’s values of Innovation, Excellence, and Integrity, promoting teamwork and prioritizing quality in deliverables across a federally compliant environment.