Risk/Quality Manager

Peraton

. Own the integrated risk register and quality management framework for the deployment .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $104,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in integrated risk management and quality assurance frameworks, with a strong focus on risk analysis, reporting for government audiences, and compliance with CMMI and ISO standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in healthcare IT environments and drive corrective actions effectively.

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Integrated Risk ManagementQuality Assurance LeadershipCMMI/ISO 9001 ComplianceRisk Analysis and ScoringFederal IT Program Experience

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Hard Skills

Risk AnalysisQuantitative Scoring MethodsQuality Management FrameworkRisk Register DevelopmentDashboard Production

Soft Skills

Clean Written ReportingLeadershipCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CMMI/ISO 9001 Lead Auditor CertificationPMI-RMPSix Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Federal ITHealthcare ITDHAVABackground Investigation Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the integrated risk register and quality management framework for the deployment
Build and maintain the integrated risk register, including identification, scoring, mitigation, and ownership
Define the quality management framework and audit cadence
Chair risk and quality reviews across workstreams
Produce risk and quality dashboards for the Program Manager and Government
Partner with Readiness/IV&V on cross-cutting findings
Drive corrective-action closure and track effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior risk and QA leadership on a Federal IT or healthcare IT program
Fluency with CMMI, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality systems
Risk analysis and quantitative scoring methods
Clean written reporting for Government audiences
Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, Master's degree plus 6 years, PhD plus 3 years, Associate's degree plus 10 years, or 12 years of experience without a degree
Federal facility access / background investigation clearance
Experience on a healthcare IT, DHA, or VA program
U.S. citizenship required
Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by Day 1
Preferred: CMMI/ISO 9001 lead auditor certification
Preferred: PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional)
Preferred: Six Sigma Black Belt

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Eligible employees may be eligible for overtime
Eligible employees may be eligible for shift differential
Eligible employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus