Work in Kuwait is contingent upon the applicant's ability to obtain a work permit from the State of Kuwait, which is requested on the applicant's behalf by their employer. Effective January 1, 2021, the Kuwait Public Authority of Manpower issued new work permit regulations, informing contractors that it will not issue a work permit to any individual who is fifty-nine (59) years or older and holds a high school grade certificate or less. A two-year college degree or higher is required for all candidates fifty-nine (59) years or older. See Administrative Decision No. (520) of 2020 AD - Amendment to the Administrative Decision No. (552) of 2018 on Issuing the Work Permit Regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of audits to include process, ISO system, performance work statement compliance, and special audits as required.
- Responsible for the entire audit process consisting of review of audit criteria, development of audit plans and checklists, performance of audit with process owners and other stakeholders, analysis of audit results, and development of audit reports consisting of audit findings, conclusions, and if appropriate, opportunities for improvement.
- Provides training and guidance to Internal Auditor staff as requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or directed

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Effectively plan and organize assigned work.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.

Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
- 3+ years of direct experience as a quality auditor on a related program.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge and understanding of ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems requirements.
- Understand the types of audit risks and opportunities associated with auditing and principles of the risk-based approach to auditing.
- Collect information through effective interviewing, listening, observing, and reviewing documented information, including records and data.
- Understand the appropriateness and consequences of using sampling techniques for auditing.
- Verify the relevance and accuracy of collected information.
- Document audit activities, audit findings, conclusions, and prepare reports.

Certification, License & Clearance:
- ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification is preferred.
- American Society of Quality Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is highly preferred.
- US Citizenship is required .
- Secret Security Clearance required.

Active Clearance is required : Must have an active Tier 3 Secret U.S. Government clearance.

Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Tier 3 Secret clearance.