Forensic Quality Assurance Project Manager

Title: Forensic Quality Assurance Project Manager

Location: Remote/Nationwide

Travel: up to 20% travel  

Security Clearance: Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI)

Schedule: Position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent.

Salary Range: $85,000-125,000

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About KACE:

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy, and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

Job Summary: 

The Forensic Quality Assurance Project Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive quality assurance system for the NamUs program. This role ensures compliance with national standards, oversees internal and external audits, and drives continuous improvement across all program areas.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:    

• Develop and maintain quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits.
• Identify, track, and resolve quality incidents and risks.
• Create and deliver quality reports and performance summaries.
• Collaborate with program managers to integrate quality standards.
• Provide training and guidance on quality assurance best practices.
• Monitor corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Training:

• All employees assigned to work on this contract must complete the applicable HHS/OpDiv Contractor Information Security Awareness, Privacy, and Records Management training.
• Thereafter, the employees must complete additional training annually that is compliant with HHS Training Policies.
• All employees with significant security responsibilities (as determined by the program manager) must complete role-based training annually commensurate with their role and responsibilities in accordance with HHS policy.

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing a quality program in an ISO-accredited organization.
• Strong knowledge of forensic science quality standards.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with quality management systems and audit processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other applicable programs.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards and forensic QA protocols.
• Ability to conduct internal audits and manage corrective actions.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance in forensic environments.
• Ability to train and guide staff on QA best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Collaboration and communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Clearance: 

• Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI) required
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements: 

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.  
• Residency requirement - 3 consecutive years in the last 5 years.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Alternate Sitting or Standing at Will: The employee has the flexibility to choose between sitting or standing as needed.
• Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write type (55 wpm), enter text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard 100% of the time.
• Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].