Lead Associate, Quality Assurance Engineering

Peraton

. Develop, author, and maintain Quality Management Plans (QMPs) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs) .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining Quality Management Plans (QMPs) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs), with a strong focus on compliance, proposal development, and performance measurement frameworks. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards and contractual alignment in government contracting environments.

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Quality Management Plans (QMPs)Proposal DevelopmentService Level Agreements (SLAs)ISO Standards (ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2026, AS9100)Technical Writing

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceAnalytical SkillsEditorial SkillsPerformance MeasurementCompliance Review

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailPositive Temperament

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret ClearanceActive TS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)Government ContractingProposal Development MethodologiesCross-Functional Team CollaborationContract Types (IDIQ, CPFF, FFP, T&M)

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, author, and maintain Quality Management Plans (QMPs) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs)
Define quality objectives, standards, and metrics tailored to program requirements and customer expectations
Establish quality control processes, inspection criteria, and corrective action procedures
Translate customer requirements and solicitation language into quality frameworks and documentation
Collaborate with program managers, technical leads, compliance teams, capture managers, SMEs, and technical teams
Review and analyze Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for contractual alignment, feasibility, measurability, and compliance
Identify SLA risks or gaps and recommend modifications
Support development of KPIs and performance measurement frameworks
Coordinate with operational and technical teams to validate SLA thresholds and reporting requirements
Ensure proposal SLA language is consistent, enforceable, and clearly defined
Review and edit proposal responses for clarity, accuracy, compliance, and alignment with quality solicitation requirements
Conduct quality reviews of proposal sections and evaluate drafts against RFP/RFQ requirements
Provide actionable feedback, structured critique, and recommendations during color team reviews
Track revisions and manage version control throughout the proposal lifecycle
Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal processes and quality standards
Develop and maintain quality checklists, templates, and review matrices
Report to the Corporate Vice President of Quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years’ experience in Program Management, Systems Engineering or Mission/Quality Assurance, or 3+ years of experience with a Masters Degree
9+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Demonstrated experience in proposal development, technical writing, and quality assurance within a government contracting or commercial environment
Experience authoring Quality Management Plans (QMPs) or similar quality documentation
Strong analytical and editorial skills with exceptional attention to detail
Experience reviewing and evaluating SLAs and performance-based contract language
Proficiency in reviewing content for compliance, responsiveness, and win theme alignment
Familiarity with proposal development methodologies
Experience working with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), strong organizational skills and a positive temperament
Strong working knowledge in some or all of ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2026, AS9100, CMMI-DEV Level 3 or above, CMMI-SVC Level 3 or above
US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred: Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and government procurement processes
Preferred: Experience supporting proposals across multiple contract types (IDIQ, CPFF, FFP, T&M)
Preferred: Active TS/SCI Clearance