Sr. ISO Quality Management Specialist (Secret Clearance)

Aalis Management Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking a Senior ISO 9001 Quality Management Specialist to provide SME-level support for quality management systems and international documentation standards on a federal program. The role emphasizes process improvement, policy development, and documentation aligned with ISO requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ISO 9001, audit readiness, and Lean Six Sigma applied to government programs.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management principles and international documentation standards.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma training, experience, or certification, subject to contract requirements.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical expertise in ISO standards, QMS, and organizational compliance requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain policies, SOPs, quality manuals, and process documentation.
• Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISO 9001 practices.
• Evaluate processes, identify gaps, and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct quality assessments, process reviews, and root cause analyses.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma to streamline workflows and strengthen performance.
• Support internal quality audits and audit readiness activities.
• Establish quality performance measures and monitor corrective actions.

Kenntnisse

ISO standards

Quality management systems

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree

16 years qualifying experience

Jobbeschreibung

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com

Title: Sr. ISO 9001 Quality Management Specialist
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Washington, D.C. (May require travel to Tucson, AZ; Houston, TX; Portsmouth, NH (two locations); Philadelphia, PA; and Arlington, VA.)
Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; applicants must be U.S. citizens to be considered.
Number of Position(s): 1
Work Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm
Work Day: Monday - Friday

Position Overview

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.

Key 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.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or higher certification.
• Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 9001 quality management systems within federal government programs.
• Background conducting quality audits, managing corrective action plans, and preparing organizations for ISO assessments.
• Experience developing SOPs, quality manuals, process maps, and performance improvement reports.

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.