Quality Assurance Specialist (Aerospace) (Direct Hire)

Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center•El Paso, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist will serve as the Airport Operations Division Forward Operating Location Site Manager at El Paso Airport for the Maintenance & Quality Assurance Branch. The position oversees support for Space Flight Readiness Training, Science Flights, and Oversized Equipment Transport, along with facility management and coordination with government agencies operating in and around the airport. The position also serves as NASA liaison to the City of El Paso, with oversight of Johnson Space Environmental and Occupational Health requirements and facilities. The specialist verifies that products offered to NASA comply with contractual requirements before acceptance; audits products and processes for conformance to specifications and identifies processing or technical-documentation deficiencies; and recommends corrective action. The role participates in contract fact-finding and negotiations, supports government mandatory inspection point requirements and quality surveillance plans, and evaluates contractor quality and inspection systems. Findings and recommendations are communicated verbally and in writing to the Branch or Division Chief.

Requirements

One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level.
Knowledge of quality assurance and control methods, principles, and practices, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques.
Knowledge of pertinent product characteristics and applicable production, maintenance, or repair methods and processes.
Knowledge of inspection, test, and measurement techniques.
Knowledge of the relationship of quality assurance to contract administration, engineering, and supply activities.
Skill in interpreting and applying product specifications, technical data, regulations, policy statements, and other guideline materials.
Must meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the United States.
Position is subject to a pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance; investigation or clearance requirements may vary by duty location and NASA Center.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Financial disclosure, drug testing, and travel requirements may apply depending on the duty location and NASA Center.

Responsibilities

Manage the Forward Operating Location at El Paso Airport and serve as NASA liaison to the City of El Paso.
Oversee support for Space Flight Readiness Training, Science Flights, and Oversized Equipment Transport.
Manage facilities and coordinate with government agencies operating in and around the airport.
Oversee Johnson Space Environmental and Occupational Health requirements and facilities.
Verify that products offered to NASA comply with contractual requirements before acceptance.
Audit products and processes for conformance to specifications and identify processing or technical-documentation deficiencies; recommend corrective action.
Participate in fact-finding and negotiation of contracts and contract changes to establish reasonable and proper contractor quality efforts.
Develop or support government mandatory inspection point requirements and quality surveillance plans.
Communicate findings and recommendations through written and verbal briefings to the Branch and Division Chief.
Evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of contractor quality or inspection systems and report findings to the Branch or Division Chief.