Quality Assurance Specialist (Deployable)

Defense Contract Management Agency • Scottsdale, AZ

28d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a permanent GS-12 position. The incumbent will be required to deploy to forward operating austere locations in war zones to perform duties at the will of the Combatant Commander. Typical deployments last from 6-9 months. Upon deployment overseas, the employee will be temporarily promoted to the GS-13 grade level, if eligible, for the duration of the deployment. Upon return to CONUS the employee will be changed to lower grade to the permanent grade level. If you do not meet the Time in Grade or Specialized experience for the temporary promotion, you will deploy at the lower grade level, GS-12. Once the four year commitment is successfully met you will be placed into a non-deployable position in the CMO for which you were hired at the permanent GS-12 grade level. This position is designated as Emergency-Essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis situation, incumbent will be subject to deployment on a TDY basis to overseas duty location(s) to perform assigned duties particular to the deployment. Failure to deploy when required and/or meet the medical requirements of deployment status may result in separation from Federal Service. Employees must meet the Combatant Command's Theater entry requirements, mandatory medical standards, and required immunizations for deploying civilian personnel. This position requires various vaccinations that may include Anthrax, Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Smallpox, Influenza, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis, Measles/Mumps, Rubella, Pneumococcal, Polio, Varicella, and COVID.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid state driver's license is required.
• Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
• Required to obtain a passport/VISA.
• A medical/dental examination is required.
• You must pass a pre-employment examination and reoccurring annual physical throughout your 4-year commitment.
• Lifting requirement of 45 pounds.
• Immunization screening is required (e.g., Anthrax, Smallpox, Malaria, and COVID).
• Must meet medical criteria for deployment in accordance with USCENTCOM Individual Protection and Individual/Unit Deployment Policy.
• DoD Civilian Employee Overseas Emergency Essential Position Agreement is required.
• Must be able to possess and maintain a Government Travel Card.
• Selectee is required to be exempt from recall to the military Reserves.
• 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.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Tentative offer for employment will be rescinded if the selectee does not meet conditions of employment.
• 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 minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Position requires employee to wear uniform and/or protective clothing.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Upon deployment overseas, the employee will be temporarily promoted to the GS-13 grade level, if eligible, for the duration of the deployment.
• If you do not meet the Time in Grade or Specialized experience for the temporary promotion, you will deploy at the lower grade level, GS-12.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses MAY be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).
• DoD Acquisition Engineering & Technical Management, Foundational certification within required timeframes.
• Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements quality assurance aircraft manufacturing/production processes to evaluate risk management programs.
• Performs technical quality data analysis to determine supplier compliance with contractual requirements.
• Fact finds or investigates techniques of unsatisfactory trends to develop recommendations to correct deficiencies and employ continuous improvement techniques.
• Provides technical support and recommendations to team members to ensure mission requirements are delivered.
• Ensuring contract compliance with all requirements related to the design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and modernization of a variety of items.
• Identifying, understanding, proofing, measuring and analyzing contractor production process capability.
• Developing/implementing a surveillance plan that includes identification of contractor and sub-contractor production needs.
• Performing audits and surveillance of contractors process to ensure customer and contractual requirements are met.

Benefits

• 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.
• danger pay
• foreign post differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed