Quality Assurance Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPAs NATO Allied Command Transformation Group within JOID provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage.

We have an immediate need for a Quality Assurance Analyst to provide onsite support out of Allied Command Transformation (NATO) in Norfolk, VA.

The Quality Assurance Analyst will ensure NATO capability development is understood and that tools and processes are used. Will ensure there is adequate training to support capability development. Manage the lessons identified/lessons learned process within Allied Command Transformation (ACT) for the Capability Development department and work in coordination with the Capability Management Function framework. Provide lessons collection, analysis, and periodic reporting to leadership ensuring overall quality assurance. The analyst will also maintain a risk management register and provide standard operating procedures for monitoring program risk. Maintain the overall quality assurance process ensuring standardization throughout capability development.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or degree and general experience in project management and capability development.
• Experience: Within the last 10 years:
  • 5+ years of experience in Program/Project Management within a complex, diverse and dynamic environment, preferably using PRINCE2 or PMI methodology.
  • Demonstrated experience in the field of capability development processes related to national/NATO military program development and/or acquisition phases.
  • Demonstrated experience in the field of program management in quality assurance, standardisation, risk management, and mentoring and coaching.
  • 2+ years of experience working with the NATO Common Funded Capability Delivery Governance Model for capability development and implementation.
  • 2+ years of experience working in a multinational organization or NATO Command Structure (NCS)/NATO Force Structure (NFS) and familiarity with NATO agency's role in capability development and implementation.
  • 3+ years of experience in a Programme Management Office function or hold a P30 certificate.
  • 3+ years of experience in effective risk management, lessons learned, and quality assurance to include: quality control on management products, standardization compliance, and execution of quality reviews.
• Proficient as a minimum with Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 or equivalent.
• Active National and/or NATO Secret (or above) clearance.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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