Senior ISO 9001 Quality Leader for Federal Programs

Aalis Management Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior ISO 9001 Quality Management Specialist to provide subject matter expertise in quality management systems, international documentation standards, and continuous process improvement for a federal government program.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience implementing ISO standards, evaluating operational processes, maintaining quality documentation, and identifying opportunities to improve organizational performance, while

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of directly relevant experience in quality management, ISO standards, process improvement, or a related technical specialty.
• Master's degree in a related field OR 16 years of qualifying experience in accordance with the contract's education-substitution requirement.
• Verifiable ISO-related certification or credential.
• Lean Six Sigma training, experience, or certification, subject to final contract credential requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 quality management principles and international documentation standards.
• Experience developing quality procedures, conducting process evaluations, and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in ISO standards, quality management systems (QMS), and organizational compliance requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality manuals, and process documentation aligned with international standards.
• Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISO 9001 quality management practices.
• Evaluate operational processes, identify performance gaps, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct quality assessments, process reviews, and root cause analyses to address deficiencies and improve service delivery.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen operational performance.
• Support internal quality audits, compliance assessments, and audit-readiness activities.
• Establish quality performance measures and monitor corrective actions to ensure sustained improvements.
• Collaborate with Government leadership, program managers, and stakeholders to resolve quality-related challenges.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and documentation supporting quality management decisions.

Skills

Quality management

ISO standards

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Technical writing

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Master's degree

16 years experience

Job description

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior ISO 9001 Quality Management Specialist to provide subject matter expertise in quality management systems, international documentation standards, and continuous process improvement for a federal government program.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience implementing ISO standards, evaluating operational processes, maintaining quality documentation, and identifying opportunities to improve organizational performance, while