AMERICAN SYSTEMS is looking for our next Quality Assurance/Compliance Specialist II!!!
As a Quality Assurance/Compliance Specialist II on the NISSC 3 program, you will develop, execute, and continuously improve the quality assurance (QA) program supporting logistics, inventory, supply chain, and incremental sustainment activities. You will drive audit planning and execution, track corrective actions, and ensure nonconformances are documented and resolved in accordance with applicable standards and contracts.You will help ensure compliance with AS9100D, FAR, contract, and regulatory requirements, while providing quality metrics, reports, and continuous improvement recommendations to management and stakeholder
Responsibilities- Develop, execute, and refine quality assurance programs spanning logistics, inventory, supply chain, and sustainment activities.
- Establish, plan, and conduct internal audits and assessments to verify compliance with AS9100D, FAR, contract requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Monitor quality milestones and performance metrics; identify trends and areas for corrective or preventive action.
- Track and document corrective actions, process improvements, and nonconformance reports; follow through to closure.
- Maintain inspection records, audit reports, process documentation, and QA artifacts in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
- Develop and submit quality and quality-control reports, dashboards, and metrics to management and customer stakeholders.
- Ensure processes and products meet contractual and regulatory quality requirements, and support readiness for external audits and inspections.
- Collaborate with logistics, supply chain, engineering, and program management teams to integrate quality into day-to-day operations.
- Provide continuous improvement recommendations and support implementation of process changes to enhance quality and compliance.
- Address stakeholder concerns related to quality, nonconformance, and process adherence in a timely and professional manner
4–6 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or quality/compliance roles, preferably in DoW, aerospace, logistics, or complex technical environments.
Experience developing and executing quality assurance programs, including inspection, auditing, and nonconformance management.
Hands-on experience conducting audits, tracking corrective actions, and maintaining thorough QA documentation.
Experience preparing and submitting quality/control reports and metrics to management and/or customers.
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following (or closely related field): Information Technology (IT) / Cybersecurity / Computer Science (CS) / Information Systems (IS) / Data Science / Software Engineering / OR equivalent DoW/Military training and experience in quality assurance, logistics/supply chain, or related field
Active Secret clearance at time of hire. Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI as required by the program.
One or more of the following certs strongly preferred: CEH/ CFR/ Cloud+/ GSEC/ PenTest+/ Security+ (Security+ CE acceptable)/ SSCP
Notice of Anticipated Employment OpportunitiesThese positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $82,100.00/Yr. - USD $137,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
Skills Required
- 4-6 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or quality/compliance roles, preferably in defense, aerospace, logistics, or complex technical environments
- Experience developing and executing quality assurance programs, including inspection, auditing, and nonconformance management
- Hands-on experience conducting audits, tracking corrective actions, and maintaining QA documentation
- Experience preparing and submitting quality control reports and metrics to management or customers
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field; equivalent defense or military training and experience may qualify
- Active Secret clearance at time of hire
- Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance as required by the program
- One or more of CEH, CFR, Cloud+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, or SSCP certifications
What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
