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Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist

Defense Contract Management Agency

Smyrna, GAFull-time$90–146K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$90–146K/yr
Location
Smyrna, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD Acquisition Practitioner Certification

Job overview

The Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist leads quality assurance professionals and provides technical guidance to government representatives. The role evaluates contractor manufacturing systems, applies process improvement methods, and authorizes government acceptance of products for major defense programs. It also involves presenting technical briefings and preparing management reports and policy inputs. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience; education cannot substitute for that experience at this grade level.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team LeadershipContract ManagementManufacturing Quality AssuranceContinuous Process ImprovementSupplier Performance AnalysisManufacturing AuditsISO 9001AS9100Ethical Standards

Qualifications

1 Year Specialized ExperienceNH-02 or GS-11 ExperienceDoD Acquisition Practitioner Certification80 Continuous Learning Points

Full job description

Summary

See additional information below for important information regarding this job and site specific pay ranges. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

  • Provides leadership to subordinates and technical guidance to executive/management level representatives from the Military Services, DCMA, and other Government Agencies.
  • Directs a team of quality assurance professionals, overseeing daily activities, managing workloads, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Evaluates contractor manufacturing systems and compliance with complex technical requirements and industry standards, such as ISO 9000 or AS 9100.
  • Implements continuous process improvement techniques to enhance surveillance over defense contractors and ensure full contract compliance.
  • Authorizes final product acceptance on behalf of the government for major defense programs and critical supply procurements.
  • Presents technical briefings to senior leaders and stakeholders to secure approvals and resolve highly complex manufacturing or quality issues.
  • Authors and reviews critical management reports, contractual documents, and policy inputs to solve problems across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Experience with providing direction, maintaining ethical standards, and leading teams in executing complex contract management and operational responsibilities in a high-accountability Department of War (DoW) environment. Serving as a technical advisor on complex manufacturing and quality assurance systems to resolve critical product quality issues. Applying continuous process improvement methodologies to evaluate supplier performance data and systemic manufacturing trends. Leading audits of contractor manufacturing systems to evaluate compliance with higher-level quality standards (such as ISO 9001 or AS9100).

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Accountability Conflict Management Contracting Support Developing Others Leadership Manufacturing Process Control Problem Solving Quality Assurance Quality Management Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and/or score. Once the application process is complete, a manual review of your resume and supporting documentation will occur if you are eligible and among the best qualified as determined by the predetermined cutoff score. Your score is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Other Information

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300. Tour of Duty: Flexible FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: No If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel. Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period. Financial Disclosure Required Acquisition, Technology & Logistics(AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management, Practitioner certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. Supervisory Probation Required Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025 memorandum and the March 20, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions. Positions will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows: Fort Eustis, VA: $91,824 - $140,426 (includes 18.80% locality) Richmond, VA: $94,514 - $144,540 (includes 22.28% locality) Goldsboro, NC: $94,483 - $144,493 (includes 22.24% locality) Greensboro, NC: $90,479 - $138,370 (includes 17.06% locality) Smyrna, GA: $95,681 - $146,325 (includes 23.79% locality)

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