Defense Materiel Quality Assurance Manager [P1ACBRNP023]

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm that delivers value to clients through tailored solutions grounded in industry-leading practices.  ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital.  We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.  Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together global professionals to deliver a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations.  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and align at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people to deliver value.  See the link to the ProSidian website at www.ProSidian.com Quality Assurance Manager | P1ACBRNP023 Chemically Protected Deployable Medical System (CP DEPMEDS) Product Support Integrator and Materiel Integration Support.  ProSidian seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality management, maintain audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement for CP DEPMEDS. The role supports materiel readiness, traceability, and secure delivery in a DoD acquisition environment. Serve as Defense Materiel Quality Assurance Manager | Chemically Protected Deployable Medical System Product Support Integrator and Materiel Integration Support [P1ACBRNP023] [Quality Assurance Manager] to Provide and support Quality Leadership | Audit Readiness | Continuous Improvement for Chemically Protected Deployable Medical System Product Support Integrator and Materiel Integration Support services to source, procure, inventory, track, secure, mark, stage, kit, package, distribute, and deliver Commercially Available CP DEPMEDS Components and Finished Products then assess, integrate, sustain, and optimize deployable medical systems, ensuring materiel readiness, operational efficiency, and mission success. Inspections, configuration control, quality gates, corrective actions, employee training. Quality management, inspection, configuration compliance, nonconformance control, corrective actions, and workforce training. Quality management, inspection procedures, nonconformance management, corrective actions, and release controls. Position details Employment — Full-time, W-2 exempt, with no overtime pay. GSA labor category — Senior Consultant I. Service alignment — NAICS 541611, Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services. Work arrangement — Hybrid, with work performed on and off client sites in the continental United States (CONUS). Workplace language — English. Candidate profile — Relevant DoD or military sector experience. Functional and technical expertise in quality management, inspection, or configuration compliance is preferred. Work locations Contractor operating facilities — Locations and addresses are to be determined. Government coordination — ACC-APG Natick, 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760-5011. Component package delivery — Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA), 10020 Kabrich Circle, Pine Bluff, AR 71602. Travel and on-site support at PBA may be required. Responsibilities and duties Own and maintain the Quality Management Plan, inspection systems, and corrective action process. Oversee inspection checkpoints, verify compliance with approved configurations, and review evidence supporting release decisions. Manage nonconformances and track corrective actions through closure. Monitor quality key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, receiving, Item Unique Identification (IUID), and kit preparation. Train staff on quality procedures and audit controls to identify and address gaps. Quality Assurance Manager | P1ACBRNP023 Chemically Protected Deployable Medical System (CP DEPMEDS) Product Support Integrator and Materiel Integration Support Education and experience At least 7 years of experience in quality assurance. At least 3 years of quality leadership experience in defense logistics, regulated products, or Government contracting is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or logistics. Relevant experience is accepted as an alternative. ASQ CQM or CQE credentials, or an ISO 9001 auditor qualification, are preferred. Required skills and competencies Design and maintain a quality management system (QMS), develop inspection sampling plans, and establish risk-based inspection checkpoints. Monitor supplier quality, conduct root-cause analysis, and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) through closure. Exercise independent quality judgment, report findings accurately, and use audit results and performance data to guide continuous improvement. Train and coach staff on quality procedures and inspection standards. Use project management methods and tools to prioritize competing tasks, meet milestones, and adapt to changing requirements. Demonstrate integrity, strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills, and clear verbal and written communication. Functional scope and deliverables Lead quality assurance for CP DEPMEDS within the broader management and financial consulting, acquisition and grants management support, and business program and project management engagement. Coordinate with the Program Manager, Quality and Configuration Lead, suppliers, and the Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) receiving team. Maintain the Quality Management Plan (QMP) and inspection evidence, document audit results, and prepare key performance indicator (KPI) and CAPA reports. Employment conditions Employment type — Full-time, regular. Citizenship — U.S. citizenship is required. Visa sponsorship — Unavailable for this position, including H-1B and TN visas. Background checks and drug testing — ProSidian reserves the