Quality Assurance Specialist (Deployable)
Summary
Conducts quality assurance audits and compliance checks for defense contracts, often deploying to war zones for 6-9 months to ensure contractor adherence to military standards.
See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. The incumbent will be required to deploy to forward operating austere locations in war zones to perform duties at the will of the Combatant Commander. Typical deployments last from 6-9 months. For more information about DCMA's Deployable program, please visit https://www.dcma.mil/Careers/Deployment-Opportunities/.
Designs/implements/maintains a risk-based surveillance program and assessment plan associated with the quality assurance provisions of contracts.
Identifies opportunities for process improvements by analyzing data.
As a member of a multi-functional or technical team, implements the overall Quality Program for diverse products and services to support the U.S. Government’s acquisition at one or more supplier facilities.
Ensures contractor compliance with design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and modernization requirements.
Independently audits/surveys contractor processes to ensure compliance with customer/contractual requirements.
Investigates customer complaints/concerns about contractor quality performance and processes which impact user satisfaction, then provides data about the complaints.
Provides technical support to DCMA team members, assisting with analyzing contractual issues, and determining the best course of action to support the contractor and customers.