Total 8 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7ER

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.

Starting at $143,736 Per Year (GS 15)

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.

Starting at $143,736 Per Year (GS 15)

• 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.

Starting at $103,409 Per Year (GS 13)

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.

Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12)

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.

Starting at $143,736 Per Year (GS 15)

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.

Starting at $143,736 Per Year (GS 15)

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.

Starting at $103,409 Per Year (GS 13)

The University is seeking an experienced Information Compliance Officer to join our Information Security and Compliance Team within the Governance and Assurance department.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Information Compliance and Data Protection Officer, the Information Compliance Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the University’s compliance with UK GDPR, Freedom of Information, Records Management and Information Security regulations.

As an Information Compliance Officer, you will:

Manage the team’s caseload of FOIA requests, SARs, and other Information Rights Requests, ensuring statutory deadlines are met and exemptions are applied appropriately.
Investigate potential data protection breaches, liaising with the DPO as required.
Provide expertise advice, guidance, and training to colleagues on FOIA, data protection, general information compliance and good practice in records management.
Support the DPO and the Senior Information Compliance Officers with operational tasks and escalate complex issues.
Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to information compliance activities.
The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication and writing abilities enabling them to draft clear and concise responses, presentations and guidance. They will demonstrate a proven capacity to manage sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, they will be able to work both independently and collaborate as part of a team. The successful candidate will exhibit flexibility and prioritisation capabilities, with a commitment to delivering targets efficiently.

This is a full-time (36.25 hours per week) fixed-term post for 3 years; job share arrangements may be considered.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

If you are enthusiastic about information compliance and data protection, and thrive in a demanding environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Tracy Landon at tracy.landon@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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