Program Quality Manager

Program Quality Manager - Counterdrug Surveillance Systems (CDSS) Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt – Contingent upon award. Work Location: Rockledge, FL Clearance: Secret Patriot Group International Inc. (PGI), voted #1 Best Place to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and the Best Companies Group, offers an unrivaled hybrid of specialized services by combining security and risk management disciplines with a special operations and intelligence perspective. We are seeking to hire a Program Quality Manager to develop quality policies and procedures that meet the needs of the Counterdrug Surveillance Systems (CDSS) Program. The mission of this program is to support U.S. Government (USG) agencies, departments, and partner nations in their anti-trafficking efforts worldwide. The CDSS mission aims to provide air and maritime surveillance, detection, communications, and command and control support for U.S. counterdrug initiatives. Responsibilities: + Complete ownership of the quality assurance program, ensuring the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) processes are established, implemented, and maintained. + Conduct the review and planning of internal audits, discuss with process owners, and review the processes in person to ensure they are adequately maintained. + Ensure that all departments and employees comply with the established quality standards. + Identify and report to the program manager how well or poorly the QMS is performing and identify any needs for improvement to the PM as soon as they are identified. + Temporary duty travel as required to manage program requirements and attend meetings. + Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: + Six years of experience managing quality assurance for cyber and/or communication systems-based projects within the Department of Defense or federal agencies + Experience managing quality assurance for programs requiring establishment and sustainment of Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Approval to Connect (ATC) + Current ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and American Society for Quality Certified Quality Auditor + Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Acrobat Preferred Qualifications + Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility + Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant field of study + DOD 8570 IAM or IAT certification, Level II or higher preferred + Experience managing quality aspects of field service support programs, including a DOD or Federal Agency Maintenance (Mx) Control Plan + Experience with projects requiring Information & Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management + Familiarization with Maximo or similar enterprise asset management software + Bi-lingual in English and Spanish Required Security Clearance: + Active Secret clearance Physical Requirements: + Able to lift up to 20 pounds. + Able to travel independently to job sites via air and ground transportation. + Able to walk throughout CDSS locations to assess the status of systems and meet with employees and government stakeholders. + Able to use standard office equipment, including a computer and copier. Patriot Group International Inc. is a global mission support service provider with expeditionary capabilities, providing services to select clients within the intelligence, defense, and private sectors. PGI is a veteran-owned and operated company with experience performing in over 50 countries, including austere and high-threat environments. DISCLAIMER: Patriot Group International Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. PGI provides equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. PGI maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us on our home page. http://patriotgroupinternational.com/