Sr. Quality Engineer

DescriptionThe Intelligence Group of Leidos has a career opportunity for a talented Sr. Quality Engineer to support multiple programs. This position serves as the member of each team it supports with the responsibility to ensure the highest quality service is provided to our customer through the generation and control of program processes, performance of regularly scheduled internal process audits and the consistent facilitation of structured improvement activities. The successful candidate will be an agent for change, possess high energy, have a passion for quality, and be self-motivated. The environment demands the ability to quickly establish working relationships with coworkers/customers in various national capital region locations.Primary Responsibilities:

Manage program instantiation of the Quality Management System

Deploy and implement appropriate QMS processes

Recommend, facilitate, track and report on continuous process improvement activities

Implement audit practices for internal processes and products

Ensure adherence to all standards, Leidos policies, and best practices

Support the development and collection of performance metrics

Provide the program manager with timely metrics and audit outcomes to gauge progress towards quality objectives

Report to higher level management on Quality Achievement and act as liaison for enterprise quality initiatives for the programs support

Review and submit contract deliverables

This position can support a number of possible programs across our IC portfolio. May include SW/HW development or integration, IT Services or other products/services

Other duties as required

Possibility of 20% remote work

Basic Qualifications:

BA or BS degree and 12+ years of experience with QA and QC implementation. Will consider work experience in lieu of a degree.

Must have an active TS/SC with a Polygraph clearance

Lean Six-Sigma Experience

Experience auditing to external quality standards such as ISO9001/ISO20000/AS9100/CMMI Dev or Svc

Experienced with peer reviews and process auditing

Experience collecting and analyzing metrics

Ability to multi-task, complete tasks without direct supervision, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Excellent verbal and written skills

Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, & Project)

Ability to support limited domestic travel

Preferred Qualification:

Experience with Lean Six Sigma application

Understanding of ITIL principles (ITIL Foundation training or equivalent)

Formal auditor training

Experience in Software development environment

Understanding of Configuration Management principles

Pay Range:Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.REQNUMBER: R-00121438-OTHLOC-PL-2D0230All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.