QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid state holidays

Maternity leave

Job summary

The State of Arkansas seeks a Quality Assurance Coordinator to uphold quality across products and services, ensuring compliance with standards, regulations, and customer expectations. The coordinator monitors processes and implements improvements to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include creating and enforcing quality procedures, conducting audits, analyzing data, and coordinating with operations and management to address issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Technology, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible experience in quality assurance or quality control environments.
• Experience in regulated industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, or service sectors.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and enforce quality control procedures and policies.
• Establish benchmarks and tracking mechanisms for quality initiatives.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and tests across environments.
• Analyze production and process data to identify improvements and ensure quality targets are met.
• Coordinate between operations, production, and management to address issues.
• Prepare detailed quality reports for upper management and document results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel

Quality assurance software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Technology, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality management software

Job description

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Position Number: 22100268
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: September 2, 2026

Travel is required to investigate, manage staff, provide training or conferences throughout the State.

The coordinator ensures that products and services consistently meet established quality standards, industry regulations, and customer expectations. This role demands a proactive professional who not only monitors and evaluates processes but also implements corrective measures and continuous improvements. This classification is essential to maintain operational excellence, bolster customer satisfaction, and ensure compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Experience in collecting, evaluating, analyzing data, developing, planning, and implementing programs.

Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of lower- level supervisors and/or subordinates.

Experience in organizing and managing data in various modes, including Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, case management systems such as ELS, and reports.

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Job Series: Program Operations – Quality Assurance

Classification: Quality Assurance Coordinator

Class Code: PQA01P

Pay Grade: SGS07

Salary Range: $57,351 – $84,879

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Coordinator is the caretaker of quality within an organization. The coordinator ensures that products and services consistently meet established quality standards, industry regulations, and customer expectations. This role demands a proactive professional who not only monitors and evaluates processes but also implements corrective measures and continuous improvements. This classification is essential to maintain operational excellence, bolster customer satisfaction, and ensure compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

Create, update, and enforce quality control procedures and policies.Establish benchmarks and tracking mechanisms that support quality initiatives.Conduct regular audits, inspections, and tests across production or service-delivery environments.Analyze production and process data to detect areas in need of improvement, ensuring that quality benchmarks are met consistently.Serve as the liaison between operations, production, and management teams to address quality issues.Coordinate with various personnel to communicate quality findings, propose improvements, and ensure shift-level adherence to quality protocols.Investigate product or service discrepancies, customer complaints, and operational non‑compliance issues.Develop and recommend corrective and preventive actions, reducing the risk of recurrence and enhancing the overall quality framework.Prepare detailed quality reports, summarizing audit results, trends, and recommendations for upper management.Maintain thorough documentation regarding quality audits, process deviations, and corrective actions.Develop training materials and conduct sessions to educate personnel on quality standards and new or revised procedures.Ensure that all team members are up‑to‑date on the latest quality and regulatory guidelines.Ensure that all quality assurance practices align with industry standards, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements.Support internal and external inspection processes by preparing necessary documentation and evidence of compliance.

Knowledge and Skills

Proficiency in quality assurance software and Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel).Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.A detail‑oriented mindset combined with the aptitude to think critically and collaboratively.A proactive attitude focused on continuous improvement and excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Technology, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible experience in quality assurance or quality control environments.

Experience working in environments such as manufacturing, healthcare, or service industries, where regulatory compliance and quality standards are critical, may be required.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/AOTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.