THIS POSITION FEATURES THE POTENTIAL FOR A SIGN-ON BONUS!

General Summary Supports Software Engineering and Development activities for Army Aviation and Missile programs at the US Army AMRDEC Systems, Simulation, Software and Integration (S3I) Directorate.  Develops and assists in implementation of quality programs for hardware, software, and service products.

• Develops a Software Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and documents quality activities in compliance with S3I processes and procedures.
• Implements a system and software quality program per the S3I Quality Standard Operating Procedures and other quality processes and procedures, and using ISO 9000-3 as a reference.
• Supports the Army Materiel Release Process, as documented in Army Regulation 700-142, Type Classification, Materiel Release, Fielding, and Transfer;  supports S3I’s role in software materiel release determinations.
• Support S3I's SQA’s material release activities, including suitability and supportability assessments, by providing needed project level software data.
• Prepares change requests for the S3I quality processes and implement the changes once approved by the S3I Process Configuration Control Board (PCCB) or the S3I Quality Assurance Division Chief, as appropriate
• Reviews each project’s defined process, solicitation, and management plan(s) for conformance to the EPIC process and provides feedback to the Project Leads. 
• Measures and analyze the effectiveness of the process
• Develop the organizational QC processes, which a project uses as a basis for their QC activities on a project
• Conduct audits of projects' processes and deliverable products
• Audits the implementation of the QC processes on each project
• Recommend improvements to the  process(es)
• Assist in development of management plans
• Document process or product deficiencies via Quality Problem Reports (QPRs)

Founded in 1980, COLSA Corporation’s team of engineers, analysts and professionals across the US provide government and commercial customers with the latest and most sophisticated engineering, programmatic, and information technology services.

Centered at the core of its values, COLSA knows its people are its most valuable resource.  In addition to receiving a competitive compensation package, our employees enjoy offerings such as flexible work schedules, paid time off, benefits that begin on the date of hire, recognition programs, tuition and certification assistance, and immediate vesting in our matching 401(k) plan. Our WE CARE Wellness program provides support and initiatives to empower employees and their families to live healthy, balanced lives and our Association of COLSA  Employees (ACE) provides a fun way for employees and their families to come together in times of both celebration and need. We invite you to connect your talents with opportunity, and be a part of our “Family of Professionals,” in supporting cutting-edge initiatives!

Required Skills Required Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or other related scientific or technical discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 8 years related work experience.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance; must be a US Citizen.

• Demonstrated knowledge of software development life-cycle.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

*  ISO 9001-2008 quality management system certifications.

• Active DoD clearance

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: 

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with Advanced Practice Nurse Master’s Degree OR
• Graduated from an accredited Professional Physician Assistant Program
• Active Physician Assistant state license or Nurse Practitioner state license 
• Active DEA license from state of practice if applicable
• Board Certified (NP must be FNP certified for six (6) months to adult)
• BLS Certification
• Medical Examiners Certification for DOT physicals (ME certification may be acquired within the first 30 days of employment)

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to provide a leadership role in emergencies as needed.

• Ability to work weekends and holidays