Remote QA Lead - Field Installations (Fiber/Wireless)

General Dynamics IT; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Quality Lead to drive organizational excellence through quality planning, compliance, continuous improvement, and QA inspections. The role involves leading a small quality team, coordinating with government staff and customers, and delivering clear quality reports and briefings.

The position requires 8-10 years of related experience, an active Secret clearance, and the ability to travel ~10% with remote work options.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of related experience with a strong focus on Quality Management Plan ownership and quality program execution.
• Demonstrated experience leading small teams in a quality or operational environment.
• Direct experience with QA inspection processes, quality assessments, test analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and update the Quality Management Plan (QMP), ensuring all processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements remain current, compliant, and fully implemented.
• Provide leadership to a small quality team (approximately 10-15 people), offering guidance, mentorship, and accountability for quality outcomes.
• Work closely with project managers, stakeholders, Government technical staff, and customers to define requirements, identify risks, and determine appropriate resolution actions.
• Deliver clear and concise written and verbal communication, including quality reports, status updates, inspection findings, and senior-level briefings.
• Develop, lead, and refine QA inspection processes to ensure consistent delivery of performance expectations and mission requirements.
• Conduct Quality Assessments, test analysis, and data-driven evaluations to confirm compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and frameworks to reduce costs, optimize schedules, and enhance organizational performance.
• Promote special safety precautions, lead safety-related briefings, and support communication across senior management, safety teams, and contractor personnel.
• Collaborate with 5G/IT program staff; while deep IT expertise is not required, candidates should possess basic to moderate IT program knowledge and be comfortable integrating quality processes into technical environments.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Quality Assurance (QA)

Quality Assurance Processes

Quality Management Certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Quality Lead to drive organizational excellence through quality planning, compliance, continuous improvement, and QA inspections. The role involves leading a small quality team, coordinating with government staff and customers, and delivering clear quality reports and briefings.

The position requires 8-10 years of related experience, an active Secret clearance, and the ability to travel ~10% with remote work options.