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The QA Process Lead will serve as the DHS QA Officer and will play a critical role in ensuring that our internal processes meet the highest standards of compliance, quality, efficiency, and timeliness. This position requires advanced leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills to oversee quality control systems, implement industry best practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.\nReston, VA is the preferred location for this position however we are open to telework.\nKey Responsibilities:\nPlan, develop, and implement a department’s Quality Assurance (QA) programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.\nLead and oversee quality assurance operations, including evaluating processes, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements to achieve operational excellence.\nAdminister and monitor the Quality Control Program, ensuring adherence to established protocols, documented processes, and regulatory compliance.\nConduct internal audits and inspections to identify inefficiencies and non-conformance issues, and recommend corrective and preventive actions\nPartner with cross-functional teams, including operations, IT, and compliance, to foster a culture of quality and partnership of initiatives\nImplement tools and methodologies for performance measurement, leveraging metrics to monitor quality standards, identify trends, and drive organizational improvements.\nManage all aspects of quality-related training and development for team members, ensuring employees are up to date on policies and standards.\nStay abreast of industry best practices, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to continuously improve product and service delivery.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\n6 years PERSEC (Personnel Security) and/or BI experience with BS/BA\nUS Citizenship\nFavorable T5 (Tier 5) investigation clearance or its equivalent\nComprehensive knowledge of BI (Background Investigation) policies, procedures, and compliance standards.\nStrong background in Project and Process Management, with a track record of leading successful initiatives.\nProficiency in utilizing performance metrics as key drivers for operational performance and trend analysis.\nIn-depth understanding of the competitive landscape, including best practices, cutting-edge products, systems, and analytics, to promote operational excellence.\nProven experience implementing the DHS Quality Contact Program, maintaining compliance with standards and requirements.\nExpertise in conducting and managing a two-tier ROI review process for operational efficiency and accuracy.\nDemonstrated ability to administer and oversee a department-wide Quality Control Program for continuous process improvement.\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\nTarget Salary Range\n$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. 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