Overview Highlight is seeking a quality assurance professional to manage & oversee our integrated Quality Management System (QMS). The Quality Manager (QM) will be responsible for implementing Highlight’s commitment to quality, process maturity, and the organization’s ISO & CMMI compliance strategy. The QM will collaborate with Highlight’s employees and partners to ensure the successful renewal of ISO registrations/CMMI ML3 appraisals. Next CMMI appraisal is in Fall 2026. QM will have support from process/artifact owners and 1-2 QA staff members to assist in administration of QMS. Highlight maintains seven certifications/registrations: CMMI-DEV ML 3 CMMI-SVC ML 3 ISO 9001:2015 ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISO 44001:2017 ISO 56002:2019 This is a fully remote, part-time role requiring about 20 hrs/week. Consultants welcome. Can accommodate W2, 1099, B2B. Working hours are very flexible. Must be resident of the Continental US. Responsibilities Ensure the successful renewal of ISO registrations/CMMI ML3 appraisals; obtain new certifications as needed. Drive quality outcomes, process maturity, and continual improvement activities across the organization. Map quality initiatives to corporate business goals. Maintain QMS as standards/certs are upgraded, changed, or added. Design, manage, and operate internal auditing program. Track all ISO “shall” statements, CMMI practices, and associated artifacts. Ensure artifacts are adequate & appropriately mapped; adjust compliance strategy as needed. Train stakeholders on new and existing processes; audit adherence to established procedures and administer corrections as needed. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure ISO/CMMI-facing processes are developed in harmony with all requirements, standards, and regulations. Qualifications Working knowledge of and previous exposure to CMMI appraisal process and ISO registration/auditing lifecycle required. Working knowledge of government contracting and the federal bid/proposal process strongly preferred. Certifications preferred: CMMI Practitioner or above ISO QMS Internal Auditor Training or similar Similar QA Management Certs. Proficient in Microsoft Office Excellent communication and organization skills. Must be resident of the Continental US. About Highlight For over ten years, Highlight has provided Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solution services to our federal government customers. Our team knows the technology; we understand how our customers and their stakeholders work; and we know how to implement industry best practices to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions that minimize risk and maximize results. Since our inception, Highlight has had an employee-first mindset. Our mission is to provide employees with rewarding and impactful career opportunities. In 2021, Highlight’s founder, Rebecca Andino, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to embody and expand our culture of transparency, teamwork and rewarding the work of our employees. By becoming an ESOP, our employee-owners share in the success of the company through their ownership stake. To learn more about ESOPS, check out: www.esopinfo.org. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics. Our team is dedicated to foster diversity within our teams to promote creativity, innovation, and teamwork to deliver the best solutions for our customers. To receive compensation and benefits information for this role, contact us or email us at Recruiting@HighlightTech.com Please include the Req ID (this is at the top of the posting under the position title) in the subject line of the email. Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer Highlight takes your security seriously. Please be aware that fraudulent actors may attempt to circulate fictitious job opportunities and impersonate our recruiters. The main purpose of these correspondences is to obtain privileged information from individuals. To protect yourself, keep the following in mind: All emails will come from an official @highlighttech.com or @talent.icims.com email address. We will never request payment or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We will not send job offers via email. All offers are first extended verbally by a member of our recruitment team whenever possible, and then followed up via written communication through official channels. If you suspect fraudulent activity or have any doubts about the authenticity of an email, letter, or telephone communication supposedly from, for, or on behalf of Highlight, please contact our team directly at Recruiting@highlighttech.com.