Quality Systems Manager (ISO, CMMI, FAA)

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview About The Role Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected. We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it. This position will be onsite in Bethesda, MD. Position Overview The Quality Systems Manager supports program and project leadership by ensuring processes, products, and deliverables comply with contractual requirements, internal policies, and applicable industry quality standards. This role is responsible for conducting and overseeing process and product evaluations, quality audits, and surveillance activities across multiple locations. The position ensures software and system lifecycle activities, verification and validation efforts, and resulting artifacts are controlled, independently reviewed, auditable, and compliant with standards including ISO, CMMI-DEV, CMMI-SVC, ITIL, and FAA-related requirements. The Quality Systems Manager plays a critical role in maintaining an effective Quality Management System and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Perform process and product evaluations (audits) to ensure compliance with: Customer and vendor contract requirements Program policies, procedures, and quality standards Verify software and system lifecycle processes, including: Verification and Validation (V&V) activities Independent reviews and inspections Artifact control and audit readiness Conduct and/or oversee Quality Control (QC) activities across installation or project locations, including: Quality surveillance Process and deliverable inspections Compliance audits and reviews Monitor subcontractor and supplier quality performance Validate objective evidence supporting compliance and acceptance Support customer acceptance and readiness activities Identify, document, and track non-conformances and corrective actions to closure Support implementation and maintenance of the Quality System Plan (QSP) Establish, maintain, and govern quality processes and procedures Measure and monitor quality performance metrics Conduct internal audits and support external/customer audits Lead or support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) efforts Promote continuous process improvement across programs Standards & Frameworks Experience working within or supporting compliance to: AS9100D - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defense ISO 9001 / ISO/IEC/IEEE 90003:2018 - Software Quality Management CMMI-DEV & CMMI-SVC ITIL service management practices FAA or other regulated program environments (as applicable) QualificationsRequired Qualifications 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a public trust clearance Experience in quality systems, quality assurance, or compliance roles Experience performing audits, inspections, or quality surveillance activities Knowledge of software/system lifecycle processes and V&V practices Familiarity with ISO, CMMI, and structured quality management frameworks Experience documenting and tracking non-conformances and corrective actions Ability to interpret contractual and regulatory quality requirements Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills Excellent organizational and communication skills Ability to work across technical teams, program leadership, and external stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting aviation, FAA, defense, or other regulated environments Experience with AS9100D-compliant quality systems Background in supplier/subcontractor quality management Experience supporting multi-site or field installation programs SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range Details Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.