LCV NORTHCOM NTC: Specialist, Quality Assurance

KBR•Fort Irwin, CA

33d•$76,200 - $114,300•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Quality Assurance Specialist at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California. The role supports the LOGCAP Quality Program by helping ensure that LOGCAP-provided services meet established standards for quality, reliability, usability, and performance. The specialist provides technical expertise in quality systems, inspections and testing, quality training, statistical methods, audits, and problem-solving tools. The position creates inspection reports, recommends corrective actions, and uses quality systems and tools to verify compliance with contractual standards. Under strict supervision, the specialist develops skills and knowledge to assess product conformance to specifications. The position inspects operational activities and prepares nonconformity reports, conducts follow-up audits of corrective actions, documents inspection and test results, and notifies quality management of significant problems. Duties may include advanced inspections of vendor-supplied materials, in-process and finished-product inspections for complex projects, and leading vendor-site inspections of work in progress, fabrication, or repair of parts and materials procured for the LOGCAP contract. The specialist works with project personnel, management, customers, and internal and external entities, while maintaining professional conduct and positive working relationships.

Requirements

Possess a valid State Real ID.
Have in-depth knowledge of Quality Management tools, concepts, and methodologies.
Have in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio.
Be able to conduct comprehensive inspections and identify and follow up on quality deficiencies and corrective actions.
Be able to read and understand detailed drawings, procedures, and internal process documentation.
Have experience with implementation of corrective and preventive action programs.
Be capable of working professionally and building positive working relationships with internal and external entities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certifications are a plus, including ASQ, Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management Professional.
3–5 years of combined quality auditing, inspection, and maintenance experience preferred; ammunition supply point, bulk fuels, and supply support activity experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive inspections across project functional areas to verify compliance with documented procedures, work instructions, work orders, service orders, contract requirements, and applicable standards.
Identify workmanship deficiencies and initiate and follow up on corrective actions to resolve them.
Understand external policies, regulations, workmanship standards, work instructions, subcontractor statements of work, the LOGCAP performance work statement, and technical data package requirements.
Read and understand detailed drawings, procedures, and internal process documentation.
Develop quality inspection checklists.
Keep appropriate personnel and supervisors informed of work progress, problems, and accomplishments.
Conduct day-to-day responsibilities professionally and with integrity.
Represent the Quality Department when interfacing with project personnel, project management, and customers.
Apply quality systems and tools to validate and verify contractually required standards for project execution.
Perform inspections of operational activities and prepare nonconformity reports (NCRs).
Conduct follow-up audits of corrective actions (CAPAs) for the U.S. Government and KBR.
Generate reports documenting conditions found during inspections, notify quality management of significant problems, and assist with documentation confirming satisfactory inspection or test completion.
Perform advanced-level inspections of vendor-received materials when needed, and conduct in-process and finished-product inspections of large or complex projects.
Lead vendor-site inspections of work in process, including fabrication and repair of parts and materials procured to support LOGCAP operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.