Navy Quality Assurance Manager

Navy Quality Assurance Manager

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization : dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!

B&A is looking for a Navy Quality Assurance Manager to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The QA Manager will play a critical leadership role ensuring all products and processes meet or exceed DoD, ISO, and customer quality standards across the full product lifecycle-ranging from design and prototyping to production, testing, logistics, and sustainment of ruggedized shipboard systems. This position oversees the development, execution, and improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS), manages compliance audits, enforces rigorous inspection protocols, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across departments. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and Navy stakeholders to proactively resolve issues, minimize defects, and ensure product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance team responsible for monitoring quality across all phases of the hardware product lifecycle-from concept through obsolescence management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001, CMMI Level 3, and DoD quality standards.
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits, corrective / preventive actions (CAPAs), and support audit readiness for Navy program inspections and third-party assessments.
• Establish inspection and test plans (ITPs), ensuring proper verification and validation of hardware components and systems against design requirements and customer specifications.
• Develop quality metrics and dashboards to monitor process health, drive root cause analysis, and support strategic quality planning.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to evaluate design feasibility, manufacturability, and adherence to quality standards during reviews and milestone phases.
• Review and approve Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Bills of Material (BOMs), and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) to ensure complete traceability and configuration control.
• Oversee first article inspections, in-process audits, and final acceptance testing; ensure proper documentation of results and non-conformance management.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making, lean initiatives, training programs, and cross-functional engagement.
• Mentor and train production personnel and quality inspectors on QA procedures, documentation protocols, and best practices in compliance and safety.
• Manage risk proactively by identifying potential quality issues and leading resolution efforts before they affect deliverables.
• Interface with Navy customers, suppliers, and internal leadership to communicate QA performance, resolve issues, and support corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry-specific standards including UL, CE, RoHS, and applicable ISO (e.g., 45001, 14001, 27001, 31000) and ITIL frameworks as required.

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More About B&A :

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs :

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities. B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.