Total 35 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Gary, IN

As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist you will:

• Oversee a staff that processes a full range of recurring and non-standard personnel actions that include a variety of appointments, separations, promotions, changes to lower grade, reassignments, transfers, actions for student loans, re-employed annuitant, deployed civilians, corrections/cancellations, adverse actions, settlements, etc.
• Review personnel action requests for accuracy of codes needed for proper processing, existence, and adequacy of supporting documents, appropriateness of the regulatory authority and the proposed action cited in relation to the intended purpose.
• Perform audits and/or quality assurance/control on completed actions to identify source(s) of errors.
• Research and interpret guidelines and directives from higher headquarters as well as regulatory guidance.
• Review administrative and technical procedures to assure maximum efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of operations.
• Apply expert knowledge of the full range of pay administration policies, principles, and practices under Title 5 and other statutes and legal authorities, as applicable, in advising on a variety of compensation issues (pay retention, Highest Previous Rate, special salary rates, locality pay, pay limitations, overtime pay, changes from special rate pay systems, waiver of repayment due to overpayment situations, etc.).
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.

The incumbent will:

• Serve as a consultant and advisor, and based on personal expertise, provides scientific and technical consultation in all program areas.
• Represent NCHS as the expert for the estimation, measurement, and quality of national health statistics at various interagency, coordinating and advisory committees, as well as national and international professional organizations.
• Serve as scientific and methodological leader, planning and coordinating NCHS's basic and applied research program, including but not limited to research in the fields of mathematical and health statistics, survey design and methodology, disclosure and confidentiality, and questionnaire design and survey measurement.
• Initiate decision-making processes and projects, and participates fully in discussions and decisions concerning NCHS and CDC plans, programs, and activities, both in strategic planning and in the actual determination, allocation, and administration of Division programs, functions, and activities.
• Engage in solving some of the most difficult and important problems facing NCHS and the rest of the scientific community, including precedent setting problems associated with rapidly evolving data environment.
• Plan, manage, organize, and directs all programs, surveys and research activities of the Division as carried out by subordinate supervisors and the highly trained and skilled staff of professional Mathematical Statisticians, Behavioral Scientists, Health Statisticians, and Computer Scientists.
• Consult and collaborate in research projects with HHS, CDC and other Federal organizations, state and local governments, universities, private research organizations, and international agencies and organizations.

As Director of the Acquisitions Division the incumbent will be responsible for providing the day-to-day management, planning, leadership and oversight of a full range of acquisitions and contract administration activities.The incumbent will provide managerial leadership, technical direction and oversight for OIG Acquisitions Division as follows:

• Directs all contracting and procurement activities;
• Provides advise and technical information;
• Advises, guides and collaborates with OIG senior-level management officials to develop and formulate acquisition plans and policies;
• Directs the planning and execution of pre-award and post-award contracting functions;
• Directs the procurement of equipment, supplies and services and the award, administration and close-out of contracts;
• Develops and administers the small and disadvantaged business program;
• Serves as a technical expert and senior Contracting Officer for OIG with unlimited signatory authority;
• Represents the Agency in non-litigation dealings with GSA, GAO, OMB, Congress and other organizations with oversight authority for OIG; and
• Assumes the full range of supervisory responsibilities for staff members directed by this position.

Serves as Program Manager and functions as a program expert to assist with assigning and conducting analytic tasks, allocating resources and staff time; preparing and managing budgets and budget-related reporting activities; managing procurement, contracting, and business functions; providing program and analytical expertise; presenting analytic findings and results to OIG and OMP management and external customers; and assisting the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) with broad level administration and planning. The incumbent may be required to serve as affiant in adjudicated case work as well as authority on programmatic methods, techniques and services.

Facilitates and manages assignments of analytic work requested by OIG components and external customers that is performed by staff to assist these agencies in performing HHS and federal oversight activities. The incumbent also may determine the soundness of proposals and initiatives in meeting program objectives and making efficient use of resources; interpret program, policy, contractual, financial planning and analysis information; prepare plans, budgets, comparative studies, performance management and measurement activities; perform other administrative and managerial activities; and identify analytic, policy, and information technology infrastructure issues related to OIG operations of the assigned program. In addition, the incumbent provides a full range of options on which to make decisions with OIG senior management, staff, and Departmental officials to implement necessary action.

Advises the Deputy Inspector General and OMP management on major program planning, information technology, and policy considerations. The incumbent makes appropriate recommendations, to agency budget and program officials to gain acceptance of the proposals, which may substantially impact resources, as well as support or change program emphasis. The recommendations carry considerable weight in influencing final decisions of a policy nature. The incumbent assists with developing data briefings for senior OIG management for press conferences, OMB hearings, and meetings with other HHS components on crosscutting topics with governmental impact.

• The incumbent coordinates fire mitigation projects in relation to ROW Operations and Maintenance, develops recreational sites, and vegetation.
• Provides independent leadership, direction, advice, assistance, and guidance as necessary to complete projects in accordance with policy.
• Coordinates with the Deputy State Fire Management Officer of Fuels and Planning, and the District Resource and Fuels Program Managers to accomplish planning, implementation and NEPA compliance.
• Develops methods for solving new, unpredictable, and unprecedented problems, constraints, situations, and issues and consults with leadership on solutions.
• Establishes and maintains a professional, effective, and impartial relationship with Federal, State, and local agencies, entities, and organizations.
• Tracks, monitors, and oversees all current and proposed projects; is responsible for coordinating changes in the project scope, time, and/or amount through the preparation and decision of issue-specific decision memoranda.
• Formulates projects, develops objectives, and completes the required level of NEPA for each project.
• Leads an interdisciplinary team to assure NEPA and policy compliance on fire mitigation projects.

As a Management and Operations Specialist you will:

• Provide human capital, administrative, technical support, and guidance to supervisors.
• Provide travel guidance, regulations, and assistance to staff and management on CDC domestic and international travel processes.
• Plan and accomplish projects through researching and analyzing problems, issues, or program requirements.

As a Supervisory Computer Scientist, you will:

• Provide leadership and direction to the development, implementation and maintenance of integrated information technology hardware and software systems to support the collection, processing, reduction, storage, retrieval, presentation and publication of data for the National Health Care Surveys.
• Define information processing objectives, and oversee the development of information processing logic and documentation, including decision tables, processing flow charts and data edit specifications, record and tape layouts and the content and sequence of data files.
• Serve as senior technical advisor to the Division Director, management and other staff members in matters relating to data processing, computer usage, programming languages, and statistical software related to organizational data.
• Oversee the design, development, preparation and distribution of public use data files and related documentation.
• Work closely with collaborating agencies, contractors, and other organizational Divisions in the exchange of systems and programming information, networking and the resolution of technical problems.
• Develop work plans for the Branch and the staff, prepare and manage the Branch operating budget, and prepare program review documents for submission to the Division Director and Center leadership.
• Delegate and monitor work assignments, and provide guidance and assistance to employees as necessary.
• Attend professional meetings, seminars and conferences related to computer systems, systems analysis and design, data processing hardware and software, and related statistical analysis processes.

As a Supervisory Computer Scientist you will:

• Provide leadership and direction to the development, implementation and maintenance of integrated information technology hardware and software systems to support the collection, processing, reduction, storage, retrieval, presentation and publication of data for the National Health Care Surveys.
• Define information processing objectives, and oversee the development of information processing logic and documentation, including decision tables, processing flow charts and data edit specifications, record and tape layouts and the content and sequence of data files.
• Serve as senior technical advisor to the Division Director, management and other staff members in matters relating to data processing, computer usage, programming languages, and statistical software related to organizational data.
• Oversee the design, development, preparation and distribution of public use data files and related documentation.
• Work closely with collaborating agencies, contractors, and other organizational Divisions in the exchange of systems and programming information, networking and the resolution of technical problems.
• Develop work plans for the Branch and the staff, prepare and manage the Branch operating budget, and prepare program review documents for submission to the Division Director and Center leadership.
• Delegate and monitor work assignments, and provide guidance and assistance to employees as necessary.
• Attend professional meetings, seminars and conferences related to computer systems, systems analysis and design, data processing hardware and software, and related statistical analysis processes.

As a Compliance Investigator (Accident Investigator), you will:

• Be responsible for participating in PHMSA outreach activities for Federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as regulated industries.
• Serve as PHMSA primary planner and lead representative for complex, multi-agency investigations resulting from risk-based data analysis, trends, complaints, incidents, and accidents involving the transportation and security of hazardous materials in commerce.
• Investigate hazardous materials transportation accidents to determine whether noncompliance with the regulations is present and submit recommendations to the Chief Investigator.

The Ideal Candidate for this position is a Mid-Career Investigator who is seeking a challenging assignment as a Compliance Investigator (Accident Investigator) within the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Field Operations. A sample of the duties include monitoring, investigating, and reporting on hazardous materials transportation incidents.  This position will require on-site deployment to incident scenes and working with other local, state, and federal agencies.   The Investigator will provide advice and be in communication with first responders, shippers, and transporters, regarding accidents and incidents of hazardous materials in transportation.

This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to shape global patent policies and make a lasting impact on the future of intellectual property.

• Lead the charge in enhancing global patent quality standards by implementing innovative quality assurance methods that directly impact patent examination processes.
• Serve as a key advisor, collaborating with international patent offices and stakeholders to drive groundbreaking initiatives in patent harmonization and intellectual property protection.
• Spearhead strategic planning activities, identifying and addressing critical areas for improvement, and shaping the future of global patent cooperation.
• Conduct comprehensive audits and analyses to ensure the highest standards of quality, identifying solutions that advance the efficiency and effectiveness of patent processes.
• Represent the USPTO in high-profile international forums, working with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges and implement best practices in patent quality management.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Provide policy interpretation and guidance memoranda to heads of operational elements to ensure TIGTA-wide consistency of approach to implementations of statutes.
• Incorporate and apply statutory changes, Presidential Executive Orders, and policy changes that affect how TIGTA implements the statutes, Executive Orders and policy changes.
• Use a high level of expertise to author and/or edit information on FOIA/Privacy Act/I.R.C. § 6103 programs, policies, functions, and research.
• Serve as point of management contact, both internally and externally, as liaison with members of other Federal agencies, state and local government agencies, business, industry, labor, educational institutions, and the general public.
• Issue FOIA determinations, supporting documentation, briefing papers and similar correspondence, which adhere to the statutes, legislative history, and FOIA case law.