Senior ISO 9001 Quality Leader - Secret Clearance

Aalis Management Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking a Senior ISO 9001 Quality Management Specialist to provide SME support for a federal program. The role focuses on ISO standards, QMS implementation, and process improvement to enhance organizational performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in auditing, documentation, and continual improvement, with a Secret clearance. Travel to multiple locations may be required, and the schedule is 8 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of directly relevant experience in quality management, ISO standards, process improvement, or a related technical specialty.
• Master's degree in 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, 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

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in related field

16 years of qualifying experience

Job description

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking a Senior ISO 9001 Quality Management Specialist to provide SME support for a federal program. The role focuses on ISO standards, QMS implementation, and process improvement to enhance organizational performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in auditing, documentation, and continual improvement, with a Secret clearance. Travel to multiple locations may be required, and the schedule is 8 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday in Washington, DC.