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Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist

Defense Contract Management Agency

Salt Lake City, UTFull-time$90–138K/yrPosted 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$90–138K/yr
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD Acquisition Engineering And Technical Management Practitioner Certification

Job overview

The Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist leads subordinates and provides technical guidance to senior officials across military and government agencies, overseeing in‑plant quality assurance programs, resolving complex policy issues, and ensuring contractual compliance. The role requires innovative problem solving, continuous improvement, and strong leadership to achieve project and program goals within established guidelines.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical AdviceContinuous ImprovementQuality AssuranceLeadershipProblem SolvingConflict ManagementContracting SupportDeveloping OthersRisk Assessment

Qualifications

One Year Specialized ExperienceDoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management Practitioner CertificationFinancial Disclosure RequiredSupervisory Probation Required80 Hours Continuous Learning Points Every 2 Years

Full job description

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job. 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.
  • Guides, motivates, and oversees subordinates with a focus on project/program issues.
  • Uses innovative approaches to resolve unusual and difficult issues that significantly impact important policies and programs.
  • Plans, directs, and implements in-plant quality assurance programs for contracts assigned to the Contract Management Office (CMO).
  • Anticipates problems, then develops solutions and action plans to ensure program/mission success.
  • Completes multiple project and program goals within established guidelines.

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: Providing technical advice to implement contractor manufacturing, quality assurance processes, and systems that impact product quality. Implementing continuous improvement techniques on contractor performance to assure contractual compliance with all contractual requirements. Providing direction, maintaining ethical standards, and leading teams in executing complex contract management ands operational responsibilities in a high-accountability Department of War DoW) environment.

Education

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

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Accountability Conflict Management Contracting Support Developing Others Leadership Problem Solving Quality Assurance Risk Assessment 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 to determine 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.

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