Quality Manager; Contingency

Quality Manager (Contingency)

At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value‑added services, and long‑term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin‑off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest‑priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin‑off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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K ’s Exploration & Logistics (E&L) business unit delivers mission‑critical solutions supporting global defense, federal civilian, logistics, engineering, and space exploration missions. E&L provides integrated capabilities across logistics and sustainment, mission operations, engineering services, readiness and modernization programs, scientific research support, and exploration initiatives in some of the world’s most complex and challenging environments.

The business unit supports customers across the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, and commercial partners, delivering innovative solutions that enhance mission readiness, operational effectiveness, and long‑term mission success.

The Quality Manager will optimize project execution by ensuring services meet the established quality standards, including reliability, usability, and performance. They will lead the development and implementation of quality management systems to ensure the highest standards of excellence. They will uphold K 's values of Zero Harm, Integrity, and Teamwork, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

This position is contingent upon award of the contract.

• Establish and update the Quality Management (QM) Plan detailing the QMS methodology, policy, objectives, training, procedures, and oversight of subcontracted work.

• Implement assessment‑driven corrective and preventive actions and necessary process adjustments in a timely manner to eliminate problems throughout all operations.

• Maintain accurate documentation of all work processes, procedures, quality inspections, surveillance results, and corrective/preventive actions. Ensure the file is available to the Government and submitted upon contract completion/termination.

• Prepare and submit the Contractor Quality Inspection and Surveillance Report monthly (or as directed by the KO) detailing events, results, corrective actions taken, and management process adjustments

• Support development and implementation of quality management systems and processes.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and K  policies.

• Conduct regular audits and inspections to monitor quality performance.

• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address quality issues and implement…