Risk / Quality Manager

Peraton | National security and government IT services

1h 18m ago

On-site

Full Time

United States of America

$104k - $166k USD/yr

Peraton 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.

You see the risks before they bite. And you build the quality bar everyone else works to.

Position Overview

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

What You'll Do

Build and maintain the integrated risk register — identification, scoring, mitigation, owners
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

*** Contingent upon contract award ***

Required

Required Skills & Experience

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

Specific Requirements

Education & Experience: Bachelor's + 8 yrs; Master's + 6 yrs; PhD + 3 yrs; Associate's + 10 yrs; or 12 yrs experience without a degree.
Federal facility access / background investigation clearance
Experience on a healthcare IT, DHA, or VA program
US. citizenship required.
Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by Day 1.

Desired

Preferred Certifications & Qualifications

CMMI/ISO 9001 lead auditor
PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional)
Six Sigma Black Belt

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at .

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Required Languages

🇬🇧 English