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.
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