Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist

Defense Contract Management Agency International; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Contract Management Agency International in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist to lead audits of contractor manufacturing systems and provide technical guidance on quality management. The role requires experienced staff capable of directing teams in a high-accountability DoW environment.

The ideal candidate will apply process improvement techniques to analyze supplier performance data and manufacturing trends, ensuring compliance with quality standards such as

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in duties of the position.
• Experience at NH-02 or GS-11 level or equivalent.
• Experience leading audits of contractor manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits of contractor manufacturing systems to evaluate compliance with quality standards.
• Provide direction and technical advice on manufacturing and quality assurance processes.
• Apply continuous process improvement methodologies to supplier performance data and manufacturing trends.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Contract management

Audits

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

To qualify for a Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Providing direction, maintaining ethical standards, and leading teams in executing complex contract management and operational responsibilities in a high-accountability Department of War (DoW) environment. Serving as a technical advisor on complex manufacturing and quality assurance systems to resolve critical product quality issues. Applying continuous process improvement methodologies to evaluate supplier performance data and systemic manufacturing trends. Leading audits of contractor manufacturing systems to evaluate compliance with higher-level quality standards (such as ISO 9001 or AS9100).