Quality & Risk Management Lead - SME

JoinPeraton'smission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized bycutting-edgeC2ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.We areseekinghighly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI clearedQuality & Risk Management Lead- SME- tosupport this missionin Tampa, Florida.Responsibilities:AsaQuality & Risk Management Lead- SME,you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:Responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and optimization oftask orderquality and risk activities through implementation of atask orderQuality Improvement Methodology and Risk Management Methodology, leading transformation workshops, lessons learned gathering and analysis, and continuous Improvement processes.Provides authoritative leadership for QA and risk management strategy to drive “Design for Quality” practices, shaping testing protocols, performance metrics, and mitigation planning across the TO. Ensures enterprise-wide alignment with government standards and mission outcomes.Directs enterprise-level QA and risk strategy, tracking specific risk/opportunity and corrective actions in a RAID Log.Establishes standards for QMP, POAM, and risk register development, including assignment of Risk Owners for Task 1 and working with Task 3 - 9 leads for risk assignments.Interfaces with senior leadership to align QA and risk with operational priorities.Guides integration of QA and risk data into PMP, MSRs, and transition deliverables.Leads review and validation of IMS andtask orderportal functionality.Shapes QA and risk governance and performance tracking acrossthe command.Advises on strategic quality improvements and risk mitigation planning.Ensures traceability, auditability, and evaluator alignment in all QA and risk activities.Promotes continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.Recognized forexpertisein federal QA standards, risk frameworks, and service assurance.Utilize the followingRole Specific Tools: QMP templates; ISO/Lean/CMMI frameworks; audit and inspection checklists; Archer GRC dashboards; variance analysis trackers; corrective action tracking systems; lessons learned repositories; SharePoint/Confluence for SOP updates; Power BI dashboards for AFDP metricsRequired qualifications:Previousexperience asaQuality & Risk Management Leador similar rolesupporting a DoD customer at the CCMDlevelMinimum of12years’ experiencewithBS/BA or10years’ experience with MS/MA or7years’ experience with PhD.A current, active DoD security clearanceat the TS/SCI levelUS citizenship isrequiredDesiredQualifications:Must complete DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.Work Environment:Location: Tampa, FLOn-site expectations: Full-time on-site presencerequiredfor equipment management and asset trackingTravel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites forlogisticscoordination and facility assessmentsWhy Join Us? Be part of a mission-critical team supportingour nation’s eliteand its mission partners in deliveringcutting-edgeC2ISR capabilitiesWork in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operationsManagecutting-edgecommunications and sensor systems that directlyimpactoperational readinessAccess to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity communityOpportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems#C2ISRPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Created: 2026-02-04