ANAB Senior Manager of Accreditation: Join our Team and Be a Quality Influencer

ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is the largest multi-disciplinary accreditation body in North America with offices in Washington, D.C. and Fort Wayne, IN. We work with government regulators, top organizations, and industry leaders worldwide to play an important role in ensuring health and safety, protection of the environment and the quality of goods and services. We support the development of national and international policies and standards and conduct assessments to make sure our clients meet requirements and are competent to do their work.

ANAB is a recognized leader in global accreditation and where professionalism is valued, teamwork is essential, our employees are leaders, and our company has a reputation for meticulousness and value!

We are seeking a technically competent, operationally disciplined, strategically thinking individual to join our team as a Senior Manager of Accreditation with an emphasis on aviation, space and defense programs.

This position is responsible for managing assigned accreditation programs as well as scheme/program owners, clients, assessors, etc. This position will have a significant role and direct impact on the accreditation activities of ANAB-accredited certification bodies. This position can be based out of any ANAB location or Remote (work from home). Overnight travel is required, including both domestic and international travel.

This position requires ample knowledge of the aviation, space and defense industry, including AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, and knowledge in other disciplines (e.g., counterfeit parts, cybersecurity, sustainability, health and safety, artificial intelligence) to support additional management system accreditation programs.

Being an accreditation manager involves a blend of skills ranging from project management to communication and analytical abilities. Including, but not limited to;

• Project and Time Management: Ability to plan, execute, and monitor accreditation processes effectively and efficiently in order to meet deadlines, while maintaining relationships with customers and other stakeholders.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines governing accreditation processes in your field.

• Quality Assurance: Ensuring that accreditation processes meet high standards and are conducted impartially.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to address challenges that arise during accreditation processes and find effective solutions.

• Leadership: Guiding and motivating teams involved in accreditation processes.

• Attention to Detail: Being meticulous in reviewing documentation and ensuring conformance with accreditation criteria and process.

• Data Analysis and Improvement: Analyzing accreditation data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and conformance issues while seeking opportunities to enhance accreditation processes and outcomes through feedback and evaluation.

• Ethical Conduct: Upholding ethical standards and integrity in accreditation processes.

• Diplomacy: The ability to balance respect, decisiveness, and tact when dealing with others.

• Adaptability: Being able to adapt to changes in accreditation standards, regulations, or processes.

• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with accreditation processes.

• Documentation Skills: Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of accreditation activities and outcomes.

• Crisis Management: Ability to handle unexpected situations or crises during accreditation processes.
  

These skills collectively enable a senior accreditation manager to successfully oversee the accreditation process and ensure conformance with standards and regulations while maintaining an expected level of customer service.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. A graduate degree is preferred.

• Five or more years of conformity assessment, standardization, and/or experience in the aviation, space and defense industry, including AS9100, AS9110, AS9120. Prior experience with accreditation or certification is desirable. Ten or more years technical experience in aviation, space and defense industry may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

• Knowledge in other disciplines to support ANAB accreditation activities

• Experience managing programs with a certification body or accreditation body.

• A range of assessing (or auditing) experience in order to have the necessary breadth of understanding the various applications of the accreditation and certification requirements.

• Proficiency with Windows, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent keyboarding skills.

• Ability to gain an understanding of ANAB's management systems and associated tools.

• Understanding of the accreditation business, products, markets, personnel, outside influencers, etc.
  

We offer a very competitive compensation package that includes: a 403(b)retirement plan with matching contributions, a generous paid-time-off (PTO) plan, comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance plans, plus additional optional benefits.

ANSI National Accreditation Board is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.