Key responsibilities include
Overall responsibility for implementation and execution of the quality management system.
Perform Contract Review to identify contract quality requirements and generating and ensuring implementation of a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) on the program consistent with those requirements.
Partner with Program Management and Integrated Product Team (IPT) to provide proactive issue identification, causal analysis, mitigation, and preventive action.
Identify risks and proactively work with the program team to document risks and help to develop and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
Represent the RMS Quality functional organization at program reviews, program staff meetings, etc.
Establish and maintain Quality metrics that are utilized by the program team to monitor performance.
Drive root cause analysis, and corrective actions as required.
Perform trend analysis and oversee corrective measures for Quality related metrics; surveil program metric trends.
Communicate and escalate quality, customer satisfaction and program performance issues to the program team, functional / program managers and business leaders as necessary for timely resolution.
Interface with Customer (including but not limited to Defense Contracting Management Agency (DCMA)) and / or Contract level Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) as well as Navy customers (SP/PMO)
Responsible for helping to improve CPAR scores for the Quality scope.
Ensure realistic QA budgets and staffing are established for the Quality Program Team and cost commitments are met.
Assist in the planning of internal and external (subontractor, customerl, DCMA) audit
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Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
Previous experience in Quality Engineering and/or related discipline processes
Understanding of basic Hardware Quality processes
Understanding of basic Supplier Quality processes
Understanding of basic Software Quality processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Desired Skills
Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field).
Cost Account Management (CAM) Trained/Experience
Software, Computer, and/or Electrical Engineering degree/background.
Agile Development/Environment Experience
Basic understanding of Software Languages (such as C#, C++ and Java).
DoD contract experience.
Knowledge of LM RMS process and procedures.
Lean/Six Sigma black (or green) belt certification.
Formal Process Auditing training and experience
Experienced with peer reviews of software systems or documents.
Ability to travel to support quality activities as required.
Previous quality experience in defense industry
Previous experiences interfacing with Government (i.e.. DCMA and PMO)
Experience in Process and performance measurement: developing, collecting and analyzing metrics.
Self-starter who is detail oriented, well organized and able to self-prioritize and complete tasks within in a dynamic and demanding environment.
Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills working within a diverse environment and across many disciplines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to build and provide briefings and status reports.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $131100.00 - $243500.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
