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Job Description:
Join our dynamic team at Parsons, a leading global infrastructure and defense firm, as we seek a dedicated, performance-focused, and detail-oriented Quality Auditor. In this pivotal role, you will ensure our projects meet the highest standards of performance excellence and compliance, contributing to the success and integrity of our operations worldwide. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for excellence, and a commitment to upholding industry standards, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our mission to deliver exceptional infrastructure and defense solutions.
The Quality Auditor will play a critical role in ensuring that our projects and operational departments adhere to Parsons performance standards and requirements, while also driving innovation and leveraging advanced software and AI applications. This position involves planning and performing thorough quality assurance audits to verify that requirements are met, identifying areas for improvement, and working collaboratively with projects and various operations departments to implement corrective actions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance and project management, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Importantly, the candidate must bring an understanding of project management, the constraints of project work, and business drivers, ensuring that audits are meaningful and actionable rather than just a checklist exercise.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Conduct comprehensive audits of projects and processes using the Plan-Act-Check-Excel (PACE) approach to:
- Ensure compliance with Parsons and other applicable requirements
- Efficiency & Effectiveness
- Performance excellence
- Identify non-conformities, root causes, and areas for improvement, and provide actionable recommendations that align quality standards, project goals, and business objectives.
- Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement corrections/corrective actions.
- Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring they support overall project and operations success.
- Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to management.
- Stay updated on industry standards, regulations, and best practices, with a focus on their impact on project delivery and business operations.
- Leverage AI applications and innovative technologies to enhance audit processes and quality assurance practices.
- Provide training and support to staff on quality assurance processes and standards, emphasizing the importance of integrating quality with all aspects of our business.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to drive quality and operational excellence.
Qualifications:
Required
- 10+ years of related work experience in the field of quality assurance or related experience, including 3 years of experience as a quality auditor, task leader, or quality manager.
- Lead Auditor training (ISO 9001 or equal) or ASQ Certification (i.e. CMQ/OE, CQA or CQE).
- Completion of Parsons Quality Auditor qualification within 3 months of hire.
Preferred:
- 4-year degree in Engineering, Business or Quality discipline or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Membership in a nationally-recognized Quality organization.
- Strong knowledge of quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, CMMI, etc.) and regulatory requirements.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Possesses working knowledge of more than one area of industry such as project management, infrastructure, government, aviation, process, or transportation.
- Experience with AuditBoard, SharePoint, AI, and/or Jira are a plus.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Corporate team.
We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.
Salary Range:
$96,400.00 - $168,700.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
