Quality Assurance Specialist – Security Compliance

National-Institutes-of-Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Physical Security Management (DPSM) is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Specialist (GS-1910) at the GS-09/GS-11/GS-12 levels. The role supports NIH facilities compliance with federally mandated physical security requirements and protects against evolving threats.

Qualifications include GS-07 level specialized experience or advanced degrees, with options for combination education/experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience at GS-07 level in QA inspections, reviews, or surveillance.
• Reviewing inspection records, audit findings, or test results to identify discrepancies.
• Collecting QA data and maintaining inspection checklists and surveillance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct quality assurance evaluations, audits, reviews, or surveillance activities to evaluate contractor performance and compliance.
• Evaluate contractor quality records, inspection procedures, quality control plans, and documentation to identify deficiencies.
• Analyze QA data using statistical methods to identify adverse trends and corrective actions.
• Investigate quality deficiencies or contractor performance issues and monitor resolution.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Physical Security Management (DPSM) is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Specialist (GS-1910) at the GS-09/GS-11/GS-12 levels. The role supports NIH facilities compliance with federally mandated physical security requirements and protects against evolving threats.

Qualifications include GS-07 level specialized experience or advanced degrees, with options for combination education/experience.