QA Director Jobs in Oakton, VA

A Quality Assurance (QA) Director is a high-level executive who oversees the quality control operations within a company. They are responsible for developing and implementing quality control systems, establishing standards and guidelines, and ensuring that all products and services meet the required quality benchmarks. They also direct and coordinate the quality control team to ensure that all inspections and tests are accurately done on time. Apart from this, a QA Director is also expected to manage and resolve any quality-related issues, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.

Before becoming a QA Director, one may hold roles such as QA Manager, QA Engineer, or Quality Control Supervisor. A QA Director should possess excellent communication and leadership skills. They should have a keen eye for detail and a strong analytical mind. In terms of educational qualifications, a Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Business, or a relevant field is usually required. Certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), and Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) are highly desirable. Furthermore, they should have a solid understanding of quality control procedures and relevant legal standards, and proficiency in using Quality Management Systems (QMS) and databases.

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Quality Assurance Manager

  • Bethesda, MD (13 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (13 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Quality Assurance Manager for our NIH-CIT proposal. This position will be located in Bethesda, MD and is a remote/hybrid position. Responsibilities: The roles...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Oxon Hill, MD (18 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oxon Hill, MD (18 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Experience with quality management systems and process improvement methodologies. Implement QA Program policy, issue trackingm, mitigation, improvement and compliance....

RN Director Quality Management

  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Direct quality management activities and resources. Oversee progress of departmental and hospital-wide quality improvement projects....

Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 5 days ago

management framework, ensuring consistent performance across enterprise IT operations....

Quality Assurance Manager, Child Support (onsite, DMV area)

  • Reston, VA (4 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Reston, VA (4 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 5 days ago

The successful candidate should have relevant experience and a proven record of project leadership that includes personnel management, subject matter expertise, quality management, risk management,...

Quality Assurance Manager-Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

  • Bethesda, MD (13 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (13 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Promotes quality by reviewing work instructions, providing training to staff, and supporting the Quality Management System....

Director, Quality Assurance and Improvement

  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 9 days ago

Previous leadership experience and quality management experience especially in customer service industry. Three-year experience leadership experience in quality assurance....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 12 days ago

This Quality Manager will have significant responsibility working with supplier quality and manufacturing. The Quality Manager will also provide support to Quality Senior Manager site leads....

Quality Assurance Manager, Child Services (onsite, DMV area)

  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 12 days ago

The successful candidate should have relevant experience and a proven record of project leadership that includes personnel management, subject matter expertise, quality management, risk management,...

IT Service Desk Quality Assurance Manager

  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 14 days ago

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution. Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose. Grow with us! As a growing...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Alexandria, VA (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 15 days ago

management and programs, operational auditing/improvement programs, engineering programs, reliability programs, or data analytics programs Certification/Licensure ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System...

Quality Assurance Manager NEW

  • Reston, VA (4 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Reston, VA (4 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 16 days ago

Quality Assurance Manager TekSynap View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Public Trust Unspecified Unspecified IT - QA and Test Reston, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Responsibilities & Qualifications...

Manager Quality Assurance Clinical and Pharmacovigilance (PV)

  • Germantown, MD (17 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Germantown, MD (17 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 19 days ago

Develop and report GCP and PV Quality metrics for performance of the Quality System and GxP compliance....

Senior Quality and Compliance Manager

  • Oakton, VA
  • 23 days ago
  • Oakton, VA
  • 23 days ago

Provides functional support and consultation for new and current clinical programs to develop quality management objectives, measures, and reporting methods to meet contractual and service quality requirements...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Alexandria, VA (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
  • 24 days ago

Responsibilities & Qualifications This contract supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its component agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in advancing its...

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Salary for QA Director Jobs in Oakton, VA

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Highest Education Level

QA Directors in Oakton, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
Master's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
9.5%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QA Directors in Oakton, VA
4-6 years
48.4%
2-4 years
26.5%
8-10 years
13.2%
6-8 years
10.8%
1-2 years
1.1%



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