Hybrid Project Planning and QA-QC Team Lead

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About the role

  • Team Lead for Project Planning and QA-QC overseeing a team supporting DISA's GSM-O II Task. Ensuring quality standards are met in project execution and managing multiple professional development initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Direct a 3–5-member team of Project Planning and QA/QC professionals by leading, managing, and mentoring their daily operations and professional development, fostering a collaborative environment that integrates quality assurance into every stage of the project lifecycle.
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert for project management best practices, Agile methodologies, and all contractual quality metrics, including the creation and timely delivery of CDRLs and AQLs.
  • Oversee the portfolio of supported projects, leading the team in applying Agile/Scrum frameworks to facilitate planning sessions, track progress against milestones, and remove impediments.
  • Implement and manage the organization’s two-tiered QA/QC framework, including performing spot-checks and analyzing quality data to identify trends, pinpoint flawed processes, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Partner with the Training Team to translate QA/QC findings and root-cause analysis into targeted training plans that address identified knowledge gaps and improve team proficiency.
  • Serve as a central communication hub, providing regular status updates to leadership on project health, quality trends, and risks, and immediately escalating any issues that threaten deadlines or compliance.
  • Deliver formal briefs to senior leadership (e.g., DISA Global, HQ, DCDC) as necessary, clearly articulating project status, quality performance, and strategic recommendations.
  • Champion and enforce strict adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs); Performance Work Statements (PWS) requirements; and program policies.

Requirements

  • Must have an active Secret clearance to start and the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience in a technical or cyber-related field; equivalent work experience and/or military service may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (Security+ CE or higher) at start date and be able to obtain CSSP-A certification within 180 days of start date.
  • 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, or leading large, complex technical projects.
  • Proven experience with quality assurance/quality control processes, data analysis, and process improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead cross-functional & cross-site teams to resolve complex challenges.
  • Demonstrated ability to host and facilitate key leader engagements and brief senior leadership with professionalism and confidence.
  • Located within a commutable distance (within 2 hours) of Scott AFB, IL; Hill AFB, UT; or Columbus, OH.

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

Job title

Project Planning and QA-QC Team Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$107,900 - $195,050 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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