Quality Program Lead for Federal Contracts

Cayuse Holdings; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 165,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Savings with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cayuse Holdings seeks a Quality Program Manager to lead the Quality Management Program across contracts, ensuring compliance with performance standards and directing audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role focuses on surveillance, data-driven improvements, and coordination with site quality points to maintain integrity and efficiency in deliverables in a challenging remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quality, engineering, business administration, operations, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years in quality assurance, compliance, or technical ops; 3+ years leading a quality program on Federal/defense contract.
• Proven expertise in audit planning, quality metrics, PWS/AQL interpretation, root-cause analysis, data analysis, and customer reporting.
• Top Secret/SCI Clearance is required.
• Background checks may be required at any time during employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain the Quality Management Program aligned with goals, standards, and contract requirements.
• Design, maintain, and execute a robust surveillance schedule and lead internal audits.
• Prepare and deliver Monthly Quality Status Reports with metrics and analysis for stakeholders.
• Evaluate compliance with PWS standards, AQLs, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee root-cause analyses, corrective/preventive actions, and trend analyses.
• Coordinate with site quality focal points for program consistency.
• Ensure independent execution of quality functions and coverage of critical areas.
• Support cross-training and coverage of quality functions.

Skills

Audits & surveillance

Quality metrics

PWS/AQL interpretation

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Customer reporting

Team leadership

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quality, engineering, business administration, operations, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Audit software

Job description

Cayuse Holdings seeks a Quality Program Manager to lead the Quality Management Program across contracts, ensuring compliance with performance standards and directing audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role focuses on surveillance, data-driven improvements, and coordination with site quality points to maintain integrity and efficiency in deliverables in a challenging remote work environment.