Quality Systems Manager (ISO, CMMI, FAA)

Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs 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 nations skies safe and connected. Were 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 worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.

At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll 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)

Required 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

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 worlds 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 do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.