Responsibilities

Supports program and project managers and respective teams to implement organizational processes and best practices. Performs process and product evaluations (audits) to ensure compliance with established policies, processes, procedures, and applicable standards (ISO, CMMI-DEV, CMMI-SVC, ITIL, PMBoK). Must have experience and been directly involved in implementing the following frameworks: ISO 20000 and 27001, ISO 9001:2008, CMMI-DEV/CMMI-SVC Level 3, and ITIL. Evaluates software development and service performance and deliverables against process documentation, project schedule, and quality standards. Performs a variety of technical and administrative activities related to the function of QA (auditing), including, but not limited to, scheduling, checklist development, report writing, facilitating root cause/lessons learned analysis, and internal/external presentations. Analyzes, compiles, and reports on findings of non-compliance and provides recommendations for improvement. Tracks and escalates unresolved non-compliance issues and corrective and preventative action plans to closure. Collects metrics, analyzes, and reports various measures to project manager/team and Corporate QA. Maintain the process assets library for the company, including all process definitions, templates, and document samples. Provides training for DMI employees for CMMI, ISO, and ITIL frameworks as well as project management best practices. Interfaces with external and internal customers to ensure project quality work products have been provided. Supports Corporate QA initiatives as appropriate (i.e., CMMI Level 3 assessment, ISO re-certifications, etc.); may participate as a SCAMPI Team Member during SCAMPI B/A maturity level assessments, and ISO Internal Auditor. Should have hands-on experience as a project team member or real-life understanding of software development, support desk, and/or maintenance and operation type projects (i.e., requirements analysis, testing, software development, help desk staff, etc.).

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
Active TS/SCI clearance
Experience performing process and product evaluations (audits) to ensure compliance with established policies, processes, procedures, and applicable standards (ISO, CMMI-DEV, CMMI-SVC, ITIL, PMBoK)
Experience tracking and escalating unresolved non-compliance issues and corrective and preventative action plans to closure.
Direct experience in implementing the following frameworks: ISO 20000 and 27001, ISO 9001:2008, CMMI-DEV/CMMI-SVC Level 3, and ITIL
Deep knowledge in the areas of collecting metrics and analyzing and reporting various measures to project manager/team and Corporate QA.

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. 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.

EEO

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

Quality Assurance Process Analysis, Advisor