Standards Support Group Lead

Position Title: Standards Support Group Lead

Position Summary

The Standards Support Group Lead (SSGL) serves as the organizational focal point for developing, maintaining, and deploying company-wide process, quality, and compliance standards that ensure alignment with CMMI ML3 (ServicesDevelopment), CMMC Level 2, ISO 9001:2015, NIST SP , and DoD/AFSOC contract requirements. This role leads the Standards Support Group (SSG)-a cross-functional team of quality, engineering, IT security, and program management representatives-to drive disciplined adherence to corporate policy, process improvement, and audit readiness across all programs and functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Standards GovernanceLifecycle Management

• Establish and maintain the Corporate Standards Repository, including policies, procedures, templates, and training artifacts for all business and technical functions.

• Ensure standards are controlled, versioned, and aligned to the current QMS, CMMI Process Areas, and CMMC practices.
• Lead the bi-annual standards review cycle, coordinating subject-matter experts (SMEs) to validate applicability and effectiveness.
• Serve as the configuration manager for standards documentation within the Document Management System (DMS).
• Coordinate with the Process Group and Security Officer to ensure harmonization of quality and cybersecurity controls.

• AuditAssessment Readiness

• Lead pre-assessment readiness for CMMI appraisals, CMMC 3PAO audits, and ISO 9001 surveillance audits.

• Develop internal audit schedules, checklists, and evidence matrices; ensure audit results are tracked and corrective actions are closed on time.
• Support external auditors by managing access to controlled documentation and serving as the primary point of contact for the Standards Support Group.

• Process ImprovementPerformance Measurement

• Facilitate process gap analyses and continuous-improvement initiatives to strengthen quality and compliance posture.

• Track process performance indicators (PPIs) and quality objectives across programs; issue quarterly trend reports.
• Lead root-cause and corrective-action (RCCA) reviews for systemic non-conformances.
• Implement lessons learned from audits, metrics, and project reviews into updated corporate standards.

• TrainingKnowledge Management

• Develop and maintain process and standards training modules (self-paced eLearning + live workshops).

• Conduct onboarding sessions for new employees on QMS/CMMI/CMMC frameworks.
• Partner with HR and IT to deploy training records tracking and certification renewals within the LMS.

• Cross-Functional LeadershipEngagement

• Chair the Standards Support Group Monthly Meeting-drive action items, track open issues, and communicate progress to the Executive Steering Committee.

• Collaborate with Program Managers, Contract Managers, and IT Security Leads to integrate standards into daily operations and project deliverables.
• Support proposal and business-development efforts by providing standardized templates and compliance language for RFP responses.

• ReportingGovernance Integration

• Prepare quarterly QualityCompliance Dashboard reports for leadership.

• Present status at Governance Review Boards and Process Group Meetings.
• Provide metrics and narratives for CPAR inputs, management reviews, and corporate governance packages.

QualificationsExperience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Quality Management, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in quality, standards, or process engineering, preferably in defense services or DoD contracting.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional or standards/process groups.
• Expert knowledge of CMMI Level 3, CMMC 2, ISO 9001:2015, and NIST SP
• Strong writing and document-control skills; proficiency with SharePoint Online, Smartsheet, and Microsoft 365 toolsets.

Preferred

• CMMI Associate or Lead Appraiser experience.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification.
• DoD security clearance (Secret or higher).

Performance Metrics

• Audit non-conformances closed 30 days.
• 100% completion of annual standards review cycle.
• 95% on-time completion of required compliance training.
• Year-over-year improvement in process performance indicators (PPIs).
• Positive external audit outcomes (no major NCs).

S2Technologies is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, protected veterans' status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Applicants living in a HubZone designated area receive preferential selection when meeting all other required qualifications.