Quality Assurance Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration

Olathe (KS)

Hybrid

USD 77,000 - 119,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in Kansas is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support QA programs across software and hardware streams. You will act as an advisor to the QA manager, helping plan, implement, and maintain QA systems while ensuring reliability with procurement and production requirements.

Responsibilities include analyzing quality data, updating procedures, and coordinating policy changes.

Qualifications

Experience with QA programs, policies, and regulations.
Ability to analyze quality data and ensure compliance with requirements.
Strong written and verbal guidance on QA rules and regulations.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and allocate resources for QA initiatives.

Responsibilities

Advise QA manager on application, impact, and effectiveness of QA programs.
Participate in planning, implementation, and maintenance of QA systems.
Compile, track, and analyze software and hardware quality data.
Review QA policies and procedures; prepare guides to enhance QA assessments.
Coordinate changes to QA programs and support other teams as needed.

Skills

Quality assurance

Policy understanding

Data analysis

Project coordination

Independent work

Job description

Department: Department of Transportation

The position is located within the Office of Finance and Management (AFN), Office of Acquisition and Business Services (ACQ), Acquisition Policy and Oversight Directorate (AAP). AAP Develops agency-wide acquisition policy, guidance, and tools to manage the agency's Acquisition Management System (AMS).

Key Responsibilities

Performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager or more experienced professional. Acts as an individual contributor or member of a team and may perform some leadership functions for small projects/programs. Applies experience and advanced knowledge applicable to quality assurance (QA) programs or projects.

The incumbent serves as an advisor to the manager of quality assurance (QA) on the application, impact, and effectiveness of supporting Software and Hardware QA programs. Participates in the planning, implementation and maintenance of QA systems. Compiles, tracks and analyzes both Software and Hardware quality data. Ensures reliability with requirements during procurement, production, and supply of material.

Reviews, analyzes, and implements QA policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to QA systems operations. Develops and coordinates the necessary changes to existing programs. Prepares procedural guides and instructions to enhance the assessment of quality performance.

Contacts typically are internal to the Quality Assurance group and Lines of Business within the FAA; and with external customers on routine matters such as information gathering and providing advice and guidance on QA rules and regulations. Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and helping a manager, project/program manager, and/or team leader to plan and use assigned resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities.

May identify and request additional resources, as needed. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or recommend new approaches. Assignments often require reviews of policies and precedents under the limited guidance of a manager or other employee.

Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Refers to managers and professionals who are more experienced problems that require their attention. May help them develop and recommend solutions. Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities.

Work activities typically support and may be vital to the success of projects and/or activities for one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB/SOs. In some specialties, the work may affect internal and external customers.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $76507 – $118593/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.