Roles and Responsibilities: Manage Business Units QMA organization consisting of Quality and Mission Assurance Managers, along with the QMS, Audits, and Training team members. Responsible for the QMA Strategic Objectives and deployment, aligning Corporate, Sector, Division and Business Unit objectives. Responsible for the execution and implementation of the Quality Management System and AS9100 Certification. Defines and monitors program specifications, quality metrics, internal audit metrics and processes to ensure mission success. Promotes the professional development of the Mission Assurance workforce and fosters a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement. Maintains the highest level of commitment to quality, compliance and internal controls in adherence to company values and ethics. Provides clear assignments, helps employees connect their efforts to the bigger picture, creates an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences, and builds a culture that motivates employees to their highest levels of performance. Assures compliance in quality, risk management, safety, process improvement, subcontractor and supplier quality, configuration and data management in accordance with contractual requirements. Leverages comprehensive metrics, customer and employee feedback to assess program performance and risks and determines resources to ensure mission success. Develops and administers budgets, schedules, and performance standards. Responsible for the preparation of proposals for the Mission Assurance team. Frequent interface with executives and customer representatives including on-site DCMA representatives concerning projects, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications. Thought leader influencing and impacting strategy for the program, quality and Mission Assurance while driving innovative change. Regularly analyzes alternative courses of action for continued program quality. Possess a complete and thorough understanding of all facets of Quality as well as proven leadership, and communication skills across all levels of the company. Establishes and nurtures excellent working relationships with all Customers both internal and external. Responsible for overall Continuous Improvement system and ensuring consistent continuous improvement culture. Monitor and ensure performance goals are achieved, by identifying, communicating, and mitigating risks and opportunities to the business and programs. Establish and manage key project and process indicators / measures to assess project success and process performance. Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are in place to assure the performance and quality of products with conformance to established standards, specifications, and customer requirements. Proactively work with functions and segments to continuously improve our Quality Management System and correct any identified deficiencies in support of our mission and strategies. Evaluate business systems and processes for risk, problem identification, and correction. Ensuring that corrective measures address all stakeholders’ voices and meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. Support Return to Green, Failure Analysis, and Corrective Action activities with focus on full resolution and future risk mitigation. Drive culture change toward more proactive risk mitigation, data driven decision making, and continuous improvement mindset. Basic Qualifications: Must be a US Citizen Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance Ability to obtain and maintain ATF Employee Possessor IBA, BS or master’s degree in a STEM, Operations/Manufacturing, or Business field Bachelor’s Degree with 15 years management or leadership experience Master’s degree with 10 years management or leadership experience Experience with DoD contracts Lean-Six Sigma experience Direct experience working and collaborating across multiple Functions, IPTs and Projects Demonstrated knowledge of the proposal process and BOE creation Demonstrated experience developing, growing teams and shaping a performing culture Risk Management and Analysis AS9100 or Equivalent Quality Management System experience Strong strategic and analytical skills Process Performance Measurement, Analysis, Continuous Improvement Ability to operate and lead in team environment and teach and mentor others to manage in same way – a strong willingness to learn, take initiative and resolve issues. Preferred Qualifications: Current DOD security clearance of Secret or higher Current ATF Employee Processer Strong executive communications skills with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with a diverse set of leadership stakeholders. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, change management, and analytical skills. Cross Functional/ Cross Site Corrective Action Board Lead Experience Supplier Quality/ Quality Council Lead Experience Experience with Corporate wide projects Proven experience communicating at all levels of the organization. Program / Project Management Experience ASQ Certified Quality Manager / Organizational Excellence (CQM/OE) Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification to drive continuous improvement Salary Range: $164,600 - $247,000