Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. Responsibilities Plans, directs, and implements in-plant quality assurance programs for contracts assigned to the Contract Management Office (CMO). Guides, motivates, and oversees subordinates with a focus on project/program issues. Assumes ownership of processes and products as appropriate. Resolves diverse, highly complex problems across multiple areas and disciplines. Uses innovative approaches to resolve unusual and difficult issues that significantly impact important policies and programs. Anticipates problems, then develops solutions and action plans to ensure program/mission success. Completes multiple project and program goals within established guidelines. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 technical advice to implement contractor manufacturing, quality assurance processes, and systems that impact product quality. Implementing continuous improvement techniques on contractor performance to assure contractual compliance with all contractual requirements. 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