Sr. ISO Quality Management Specialist (Secret Clearance)

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Title: Sr. ISO 9001 Quality Management Specialist Client: Federal Agency Location: Washington, D.C. (May require travel to Tucson, AZ; Houston, TX; Portsmouth, NH (two locations); Philadelphia, PA; and Arlington, VA.) Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; applicants must be U.S. citizens to be considered. Number of Position(s): 1 Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm Work Day: Monday – Friday

Position Overview

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior ISO 9001 Quality Management Specialist to provide subject matter expertise in quality management systems, international documentation standards, and continuous process improvement for a federal government program.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience implementing ISO standards, evaluating operational processes, maintaining quality documentation, and identifying opportunities to improve organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in ISO standards, quality management systems (QMS), and organizational compliance requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality manuals, and process documentation aligned with international standards.
• Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISO 9001 quality management practices.
• Evaluate operational processes, identify performance gaps, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct quality assessments, process reviews, and root cause analyses to address deficiencies and improve service delivery.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen operational performance.
• Support internal quality audits, compliance assessments, and audit-readiness activities.
• Establish quality performance measures and monitor corrective actions to ensure sustained improvements.
• Collaborate with Government leadership, program managers, and stakeholders to resolve quality-related challenges.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and documentation supporting quality management decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of directly relevant experience in quality management, ISO standards, process improvement, or a related technical specialty.
• Master's degree in a related field OR 16 years of qualifying experience in accordance with the contract's education-substitution requirement.
• Verifiable ISO-related certification or credential.
• Lean Six Sigma training, experience, or certification, subject to final contract credential requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 quality management principles and international documentation standards.
• Experience developing quality procedures, conducting process evaluations, and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or higher certification.
• Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 9001 quality management systems within federal government programs.
• Background conducting quality audits, managing corrective action plans, and preparing organizations for ISO assessments.
• Experience developing SOPs, quality manuals, process maps, and performance improvement reports.

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.