Hiring: Quality Manager Company: Akima Location: Annapolis, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:33:03 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Quality Assurance About the job Required Skills: •Manage quality control activities designed to ensure continuous production and service delivery consistent with established standards and contractual requirements. •Prepare and submit the initial QM Plan for Government review and acceptance, annually thereafter, and as changes occur during the period of performance. •Prepare and submit the Contractor Quality Inspection and Surveillance Report. •Prepare and enforce quality policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure compliance with the program. •Develop and analyze statistical data, specifications, quality metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to establish and maintain quality and reliability expectations. •Formulate and maintain quality control objectives and coordinate objectives with operational procedures and management personnel to maximize quality and reliability while minimizing operational disruptions and costs. •Coordinate with the Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and Performance Assessment Representative (PAR) regarding quality assurance surveillance activities, inspections, and audits. •Ensure timely resolution of non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions as required. Qualifications: •Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check Investigation (NACI). •High school diploma required. •Shall have documented formal training in quality management system development, inspection and surveillance methodology, and corrective/preventive action. •Comprehensive knowledge of quality management concepts, principles, practices, and quality assurance methodologies. •Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. •Solid functional working knowledge of NAVFAC MAXIMO for work order documentation and quality data collection. •Bachelor’s degree in a Technical or Business-related field preferred. •Current CMQ/OE (Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence) certification preferred. •This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!