QC Lead/Project Manager I

• Provide day-to-day management for small-scale or narrowly scoped projects or assist higher-level managers with larger projects.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and project schedules to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate between cross-functional teams, including technical, programmatic, and administrative personnel.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders, including leadership and contractors, to ensure effective communication and expectations alignment.
• Organize team meetings, briefings, and reporting to ensure transparency in project status, obstacles, and successes.
• Identify potential risks or challenges to project timelines or deliverables and propose mitigation strategies.
• Maintain a project risk register and escalate significant risks to senior leadership as necessary.
• Maintain project artifacts, including project charters, project plans, risk analysis, and decision logs, using client approved document and project management tools.
• Generate accurate and timely reports for internal reviews and audits.
• Adhere to the client’s program management framework, governance protocols, and acquisition standards in the execution of all project responsibilities.
• Coordinate with contracting officers to ensure deliverables align with contractual obligations.
• Develop and enforce a Quality Control Plan (QCP) aligned with the client’s policies, contractual requirements, and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 9001:2015, CMMI standards).
• Define measurable quality objectives and standards to assess work deliverables and performance.
• Conduct audits and reviews of project deliverables, processes, and outcomes to ensure the quality of services meets the client’s specifications.
• Provide corrective action recommendations and follow-ups to address non-compliance or deficiencies in quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned and implementing best practices for improved efficiency and quality.
• Analyze and interpret project data to identify trends, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide actionable insights.
• Maintain oversight of quality process documentation, ensuring team members understand and follow the client’s quality control procedures.
• Train staff on best practices for maintaining quality, including configuration management, process documentation, and issue resolution.
• Supervise regular inspection and testing protocols necessary to verify deliverable quality (such as hardware, software, or system functionality if applicable).
• Provide verification and validation activities for critical deliverables, ensuring alignment with client’s design and operational standards.
• Work closely with the client’s leadership, contractors, and external stakeholders to clarify quality requirements and ensure project alignment with goals.
• Actively participate in Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to resolve technical or process-related challenges.
• Develop and manage quality metrics to measure the overall health of projects under the PM’s oversight.
• Report on quality risks, incidents, and compliance trends to key decision-makers.
• Monitor project workflows and deliverables, identifying gaps where efficiencies or improvements can be introduced.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for addressing quality issues, escalating when necessary to higher-level management.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing quality control duties in any field.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as PMBOK, Agile, or Scrum.
• Experience using project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, or other client specific tools).
• Strong understanding of quality assurance standards and frameworks applicable to government processes.
• Practical experience handling quality control protocols for IT systems, homeland security operations, or federal projects.
• Ability to draft quality reports and present results to leadership or review committees.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR), government specific policies, and organizational quality benchmarks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, with preference for an active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance depending on the assigned project.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Information Technology, or Homeland Security).
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean certifications may be highly desirable.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Relevant DHS experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

• Professional office environment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Cayuse Holdings