Defense Logistics Agency

Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency$85K — $102K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in quality assurance or related fields.
  • Experience with technical issues related to Navy Engineering and Quality Assurance.
  • Proven ability to apply advanced analytical techniques in operational settings.
  • Familiarity with Bills of Material and engineering drawings.
  • Experience developing regulations and methodologies for quality processes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide analytical support on quality management effectiveness.
  • Assist with technical issues and ensure compliance in engineering projects.
  • Monitor supply-chain actions for efficient material management.
  • Maintain relationships across agencies to ensure asset quality.
  • Act as a liaison for quality-related technical issues.
  • Develop policies and coordinate quality and technical work instructions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Access to federal employee benefits tailored for family needs.
  • Eligibility varies based on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
  • Continuous learning opportunities with required certification program and CLP hours.
Full Job Description
Summary

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Duties

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  • Provides analytical and advisory support on technical and quality management effectiveness.
  • Assists Navy Engineering and Quality Assurance with technical issues, including drawings, critical item determinations, and Bills of Material.
  • Monitors Product Specialist supply-chain actions to ensure efficient material management for production.
  • Maintains cross-agency relationships to ensure quality assets are available and prevent material work stoppages.
  • Serves as a customer advocate and liaison for technical and quality-related material issues.
  • Develops policy and coordinates with Business Process Analysts on quality and technical work instructions.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Supervisory Probation: Required
  • Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required
  • Bargaining Unit Status: No
  • Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.


Qualifications

To qualify for a Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), 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 initiating and managing studies and coordinating projects affecting Retail Support plans and goals.
  • Experience assisting Navy Engineering and Quality Assurance with technical issues, including drawings and Bills of Material.
  • Experience developing regulations, legislation, and methodologies related to technical and quality processes.
  • Experience applying advanced analytical techniques to analyze trends and conditions impacting Branch operations.


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Tech Management (ETM), Foundational 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.

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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