Quality Assurance Specialist (Deployable)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a risk-based surveillance program and assessment plan associated with contract quality assurance provisions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements by analyzing data.
• Implement the overall Quality Program for diverse products and services to support the U.S. Government's acquisition at one or more supplier facilities.
• Ensure contractor compliance with design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and modernization requirements.
• Independently audit and survey contractor processes to ensure compliance with customer and contractual requirements.
• Investigate customer complaints and concerns about contractor quality performance and processes impacting user satisfaction, and provide data about the complaints.
• Provide technical support to DCMA team members, assisting with analyzing contractual issues and determining the best course of action.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid state driver's license.
• Security clearance: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
• Ability to obtain a passport/VISA and pass a medical/dental examination, including a pre-employment exam and annual physicals.
• Must meet medical criteria for deployment, including immunization screening (e.g., Anthrax, Smallpox, COVID).
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds.
• Must be exempt from recall to the military Reserves.
• Registration or exemption from Selective Service (for males born after 12-31-59).
• One year of specialized experience applying quality assurance concepts, evaluating contractor processes, and analyzing quality data.
• Alternatively, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three years of graduate education in related fields such as quality assurance, statistics, engineering, or physical sciences.
• Ability to meet conditions of employment, including background checks and suitability determinations.

Nice to Have

• Experience with statistical and quality data analysis evaluations.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices in government or private sector environments.
• Experience working in or supporting military or government contracting environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher education in quality assurance, engineering, or related fields preferred.
• Graduate education (e.g., Ph.D., LL.M.) in relevant fields can substitute for experience.
• Accredited college or university transcripts required if qualifying via education.
• Current licenses and certifications must be maintained at the time of application.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive federal benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid leave and holidays.
• Overseas deployment pay, danger pay, and foreign post differential.
• Retirement benefits and career development opportunities.