SUPERVISORY QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING)
What you'd do
You will serve as a SUPERVISORY QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING) in the Quality Assurance Department of SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING GROTON.
Major duties
You will ensure that all elements of the Contract Administration Quality Assurance Program are resourced properly by the quality managers ensuring that adequate product inspections, procedure evaluations and audits are performed. You will analyze the effects of present and future workload requirements and make recommendations to the Quality Managers and the Quality Assurance Director for appropriate actions. You will establish measures to improve coordination among subordinate units and establish data required for management control purposes. You will direct, guide, monitor and evaluate the progress and review work assigned as well as develop internal methods, procedures and policies governing the operation of assigned functions and responsibilities. You will direct the planning and execution of the quality program including technical aspects of quality assessments and analytical procedures used in the assessment of the contractor's procedures, products and ship's systems. You will provide contact with Senior Department Leadership, other Department Heads within the Command, the contractor's organization, ad other activities to ensure necessary coordination of quality program efforts. You will resolve complex engineering, quality assurance, change management and planning issues for both new construction and repair/overhaul ships. You will implement quality assurance programs and goals to ensure that contractual obligations have been met, including builders acceptance and final contract trials. You will identify the training needs of the department as necessary and consult with external specialists for the development of training programs.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: directing, guiding, monitoring, and evaluating the development and maintenance of a quality assurance program and providing oversight for contract administration for construction and repair of submarines and submarine modules. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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