Quality Assurance Technician

Tamayo Federal; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamayo Federal Solutions (TFS) is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support mission-focused quality assurance activities in Norfolk, Virginia, overseeing Navy maintenance contract work and surveillance.

The role requires reviewing specifications, developing audit plans, recording results, and drafting contractor feedback. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Navy QA, or a bachelor’s in quality or systems engineering, with strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quality engineering, systems engineering, or statistical application; or five years of practical experience in quality engineering, systems engineering, or statistical application.
• Minimum of five years of experience performing work specification review per Joint Fleet Maintenance 4E and NAVSEA Standard Items.
• Extensive knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items, ANSI, ISO, ASQ, ISO 9001, military specifications, and related industrial practices.

Responsibilities

• Review contract work specifications to ensure quality requirements are specified.
• Develop and execute product and process surveillance, inspection, and audit plans.
• Record surveillance, inspection, and audit results and maintain a database of results.
• Draft formal feedback to contractor quality organizations based on surveillance, inspection, and audit results.
• Develop and maintain matrices, graphs, metrics, and written reports using common software.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quality engineering, systems engineering, or statistical application

Five years of practical experience in quality engineering, systems engineering, or statistical application

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Navy software programs

Job description

Description

**Tamayo Federal Solutions (TFS) is seeking qualified candidates for anticipated contract opportunities. Positions advertised are contingent upon successful contract award and government funding. Candidates may be considered and interviewed prior to award; however, employment offers and start dates are subject to contract award, government approval, and fulfillment of all position-specific requirements.

Built on Integrity. Ready for the Mission.

At Tamayo Federal Solutions (TFS), we believe great missions are accomplished by great people—not just the most experienced, but those with the right mindset, integrity, and drive to grow. As an SBA-certified 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, TFS delivers high-impact, mission-focused solutions for federal customers nationwide. We are growing quickly and seeking motivated professionals who are ready to grow with us.

Your Mission

Support mission-focused quality assurance efforts in Norfolk, Virginia by reviewing contract work specifications, performing product and process surveillance, documenting inspection and audit results, and helping ensure contractor quality organizations meet required standards for U.S. Navy maintenance and ship-related work.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will support contract quality oversight through the following responsibilities:

• Review contract work specifications to ensure quality requirements are specified.
• Develop and execute product and process surveillance, inspection, and audit plans.
• Record surveillance, inspection, and audit results and maintain a database of results.
• Draft formal feedback to contractor quality organizations based on surveillance, inspection, and audit results.
• Develop and maintain matrices, graphs, metrics, and written reports using common computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite and U.S. Navy proprietary software programs.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Success in this position means delivering accurate, timely, and mission-ready quality assurance support for Navy maintenance and contract oversight activities. The ideal candidate understands technical specifications, quality systems, inspection and audit practices, and the importance of clear documentation, strong communication, and accountability in a mission-focused environment.

Aligned to TFS Values:

• People First
• Integrity Always
• Accountability in Action
• Mission-Focused Leadership
• Continuous Improvement

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Resume Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with courses in quality engineering, systems engineering, or statistical application. A degree can be substituted with five (5) years’ practical experience in quality engineering, systems engineering, or statistical application.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience performing work specification review in accordance with Joint Fleet Maintenance 4E specification and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Standard Items.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in U.S. Navy contract clauses, ship specifications, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), American Society for Quality (ASQ), ISO 9001 Quality System requirements, NAVSEA Standard Items, military specifications, industrial standards, contract drawings, shipbuilding practices, and associated industrial techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Navy maintenance, ship repair, shipbuilding, or waterfront quality assurance activities.
• Working knowledge of contractor quality organizations and formal corrective feedback processes.
• Experience developing quality metrics, trend data, graphs, matrices, databases, and management-level reporting products.
• Familiarity with quality assurance surveillance, inspection, audit planning, and results documentation.
• Current or prior familiarity with Norfolk-area Navy or ship maintenance environments.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and similar resources.
• Must be able to frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in professional communication settings.

Why Join TFS

Tamayo Federal Solutions offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees professionally and personally. Final salary and benefits eligibility may vary based on position, contract requirements, full-time or part-time status, and applicable company policies.

Benefits may include, but are not limited to, the items listed below and are subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, and company policy.

• 401(k) with matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• A collaborative, mission-driven company culture

Compensation

Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, education, certifications, active clearance status, specialized technical qualifications, and contract requirements. TFS offers a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Ready for the Mission?

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can contribute to meaningful mission outcomes while applying your quality assurance experience in a disciplined, standards-driven environment, you're ready for the mission.