Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. Responsibilities Plans and directs Quality Assurance (QA) Group operations. Plans the accomplishment of QA Group functions within the resources provided by and the policies and regulations established at higher levels. Utilizes risk based techniques to establish, adjust and maintain surveillance over contractors' operating procedures. Evaluates contractor performance for compliance with the contract, applicable quality assurance policies, and regulations. Conducts Personnel Management and provides Administrative Supervision over Personnel in specialized technical occupations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist position 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-04 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-03 or GS-13 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: Performing quality assurance and its operational functions for a wide variety of contract types, contractors, and commodities. Assessing the impact of policies on programs. Devising and guiding execution of applicable regulations and directives, policies, and guidelines, and planning and implementing quality assurance operational functions. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Tour of Duty: Flexible FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: No If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel. Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period. Financial Disclosure Required Acquisition, Technology & Logistics(AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Technical Management, Practitioner certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. Supervisory Probation Required