Blackwatch International Corporation (Blackwatch) is a small business founded in 2010 and dedicated to supporting Federal business and national security objectives. Our headquarters are in McLean, VA, with satellite offices in Sacramento, CA.

Blackwatch invests in innovation and quality for our customers and staff, holding corporate-level ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 and CMMI Level 3 certifications. We are a leading provider of information technology (IT) infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, data exploitation, and engineering services, specializing in large and complex projects. Blackwatch is dedicated to growth and offers a dynamic working environment with multiple opportunities for advancement.

Position Description:

Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge across program quality management, process improvement, and compliance frameworks. Leads high-impact initiatives to ensure continuous service delivery excellence, adherence to contract requirements, and measurable performance outcomes. Functions as a senior leader responsible for quality governance across multiple task orders and operational domains.

Position Location: Remote / On-site (as required by customer)

Position Type: Full-Time

Years of Experience: 8+ years

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust (or higher if required)

US Citizenship Required: Yes

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and continuously improving quality management systems and processes across the program. This role ensures compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), contract requirements, and industry standards while driving performance optimization and customer satisfaction.

This position supports large-scale federal IT programs and requires experience managing quality across complex, multi-team environments.

Responsibilities

Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Establish and manage quality policies, procedures, and performance metrics
Ensure compliance with SLAs, contractual requirements, and federal standards
Conduct quality audits, assessments, and performance reviews
Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
Oversee program-wide quality reporting, metrics tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with technical and program leadership to ensure delivery excellence
Support risk management, issue tracking, and process optimization efforts
Provide leadership and mentorship to quality and program teams
Ensure alignment with frameworks such as ISO, ITIL, CMMI, and Agile methodologies

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in quality management or related field
Demonstrated experience managing SLAs, quality policies, procedures, and processes
Experience supporting large, complex federal programs
Strong knowledge of quality frameworks (CMMI, ISO, ITIL)
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance improvements
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Desired Qualifications

PMP, ITIL, or CMMI certification
Experience supporting USPTO or similar federal agencies
Experience implementing Agile quality processes
Experience with enterprise-scale program quality oversight

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