Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Specialist) 2026P-0165

Job Overview

Ascension LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Specialist) to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD). This role is critical to ensuring that contractor performance aligns with federal quality standards, contract requirements, and mission objectives supporting a global military blood supply system.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented quality professional who understands performance monitoring, compliance frameworks, and continuous improvement in a federal environment. This individual will play a key role in supporting the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), ensuring that services meet defined performance standards and contribute to mission readiness.

This position is ideal for candidates with experience in quality control, program oversight, data validation, and performance metrics, particularly in DoD or healthcare-related environments.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Quality Assurance Analyst will support the development, execution, and monitoring of quality control processes aligned with DHA’s QASP and contract requirements. The role focuses on performance monitoring, compliance validation, process improvement, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be highly analytical and process-driven, with strong attention to detail
• Thrive in a structured yet evolving environment, balancing multiple priorities
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate risks, identify performance gaps, and recommend corrective actions
• Support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives

The QA Analyst will ensure that contractor deliverables, reporting, and operational processes meet federal standards, privacy requirements (PII/PHI), and contract performance metrics.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Monitor contractor performance against QASP standards and performance metrics
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of deliverables (reports, communications, data products)
• Analyze program performance data to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement
• Develop quality control checklists, SOPs, and validation procedures
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of performance issues
• Collaborate with Program Managers, COR, and stakeholders to align quality expectations
• Document findings, lessons learned, and quality improvement recommendations
• Ensure compliance with Privacy Act, HIPAA, and DoD information handling requirements
• Prepare quality assurance reports and contribute to monthly progress reporting

Minimum / Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Health Administration, Data Analytics, or related field
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in quality assurance, performance monitoring, or program evaluation
• Experience supporting federal contracts (DoD, DHA, or healthcare environments preferred)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) frameworks
• Performance metrics and KPI tracking
• Process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent)
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar)
• Familiarity with federal compliance requirements (PII, PHI, HIPAA)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired / Preferred Qualifications

• Certification(s) such as:
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)
• PMP or equivalent
• Experience supporting Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP)
• Experience in healthcare, blood program operations, or logistics environments
• Familiarity with DoD systems, reporting structures, or compliance processes
• Experience supporting data validation, dashboard reporting, or performance analytics
• Experience with tools such as:
• Microsoft Power Platform
• SharePoint
• ServiceNow

Suitability / Security Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (or higher if required)
• Must complete SF-85 background investigation for non-sensitive positions
• Must comply with DHA onboarding requirements, including:
• CAC issuance process
• Mandatory DHA training (Cybersecurity, HIPAA, Privacy, etc.)
• Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to performing work

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Falls Church, VA 22046