Part Time Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a highly experienced Part Time Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist to lead and oversee and evolve our Integrated Management System (IMS). This person will be the primary steward of our ISO, CMMI and CMMC certifications, ensuring that our program management, quality management, cybersecurity, IT, and software development services remain compliant with the highest industry standards. This role requires a blend of strategic policy development, hands-on auditing, and a proactive approach to risk management and process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure total compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2022, CMMI Level 3 (DEV and SVC), and CMMC 2.0.
• IMS Governance: Develop, maintain, and execute compliant Quality Assurance policies and procedures for SkyePoint's Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
• CMMI Maintenance: Ensure project artifacts and objective evidence are consistently collected and mapped to CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC Practice Areas.
• Documentation Management: Review, update, and maintain all process documentation, including the Integrated Management System (IMS) Information Security Management System (ISMS), Quality Management System (QMS), and Service Management System (SMS).
• Internal Auditing: Schedule and conduct monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual internal audits across all ISO and CMMI domains. Document findings, identify non-conformities, and issue Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
• External Audit Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external registrars and CMMI Lead Appraisers during surveillance audits or reappraisals.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend process and security improvements that align with business goals. Lead the annual Management Review meetings.
• Reporting & Communication: Communicate audit results to program leadership and provide clear, concise audit reporting.
• Process Improvement: Serve as a change agent by evaluating quality data and performance metrics to identify, track, and implement opportunities to streamline operational efficiencies.
• Risk Management: Identify and oversee risk management procedures associated with the Quality IMS, documenting risks and supporting robust mitigation strategies.
• Culture & Coaching: Provide guidance and coaching to project teams to foster a company-wide culture of quality and security compliance.
• CMMC Readiness: Performing gap analyses against NIST 800-171 controls and updating the System Security Plan (SSP) and POA&Ms.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years in Quality Assurance, including policy development, implementation, execution auditing, and process improvement within afederal contracting environment.
• 3+ years of direct experience supporting audit programs for ISO 9001, 20000-1, 27001, CMMI-SVC Level 3 and CMMI-DEV Level 3.
• Strong ability to interpret accreditation standards, write supporting SOPs, and train personnel on compliance requirements.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Asana.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: ISO Lead Auditor (9001 or 27001), CMMI Associate, or CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP).
• CMMC Knowledge: Practical experience with NIST SP 800-171 and the CMMC assessment process.
• Proposal Support: Ability to contribute "Quality" and "Past Performance" sections to federal proposals.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to take complex requirements and simplify them into actionable workflows for staff.

Compensation:

Salary Range: Hourly

The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package.

Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.