Req ID: 50036
Team: O04 QUAL ASSUR ENG
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $84,000.00 to $105,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

The Role

This job posting is a Quality Analyst position for the NNS Quality Assurance Engineering Material Team. The candidate's role is to ensure non-nuclear material traceability requirements are properly implemented and maintained in accordance with government specifications, contractual obligations and program requirements. The Quality Analyst will investigate, validate and resolve material traceability issues, ensure accurate documentation, system records, and traceability continuity throughout the material lifecycle. The role requires close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure material traceability and processes are clearly defined, compliant and effectively executed.

Normal daily functions to include:

• Review, research, and resolve material traceability issues identified during receipt inspection, production, installation, audits, or quality reviews.
• Perform traceability searches across multiple business systems (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, MQS, and ERS) to validate pedigree, certification, and usage history.
• Triage incoming traceability requests and deficiencies, asses risk level, and prioritize actions in accordance with established procedures and schedules.
• Document traceability findings, decisions and justifications in approved tracking tools, forms, and databases to ensure complete and auditable records.
• Evaluate compliance with local procedures, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards related to material traceability.
• Assist in the development, review, and revision of material traceability procedures, work instructions and training.
• Provide guidance and oversight to other organizations on proper traceability practices and documentation requirements
• Lead complex or high-risk traceability investigations and adjudications.
• Ability to obtain a Confidential Clearance is required.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Nice to Have



Understanding of various levels of material control

General knowledge of material storage processes

Understanding of receipt inspection requirements

Familiarity with material specifications and ship specification

Basic understanding of waterfront practices

Procedure writing experience

Excellent communication and writing skills

Strong knowledge of problem solving, root cause analysis and process management

Familiarity with SAP, SharePoint, MQS, ERS, and record retention process