Total 19 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Arlington, Virginia

• You will plan, schedule, and execute of all elements of the NAVSEA mandated Contract Quality Assurance Program (CQAP) with respect to the assigned QA Program functional area.
• You will ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
• You will lead the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with work flow, skill level and/or occupational specialization, making adjustments in accordance with established priorities.
• You will train or arrange for the training of team members in methods and techniques of team building and work in teams to accomplish tasks or projects, and provide or arrange for specific administrative or technical training necessary.
• You will monitor and report on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met.
• You will prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinate the preparation, presentation and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
• You will represent the team consensus and convey the team's findings and recommendations in meetings and dealings with other team leaders, program officials, the public and other customers.
• You will plan, develop, organize, administer, evaluate, coordinate and implement a comprehensive Contract Quality Assurance Program designed to ensure that the Contractor meets its responsibilities for product and process quality.
• You will plan for new or modified contracts including coordination of resource needs with the appropriate Program Coordinator for the assembly and coordination of a contract review team.
• You will review the results received from in-process inspections and statistical techniques that were used for evaluations, approving corrective action based on the recommendations of the assigned Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS).
• You will review the recommendation/evaluations/status received from the assigned QAS in order to determine the need for a particular audit.
• You will review the current quality profiles that cover the assigned functional area.
• You will ensure that designated document reviews are completed by the QAS, identifying necessary resources, coordinating timeframes and review activities and document the findings and recommendations for documentation changes.
• You will ensure that designated procedure evaluation reviews are completed by the OAS, identifying necessary resources, coordinating timeframes and review activities and document the findings and recommendations for documentation changes.
• You will identify corrective actions that need to be taken as a result of document reviews, evaluation, surveillance and audits, and for coordinating the implementation of same.
• You will conduct complex investigations of quality-related problems within assigned functional area(s), preparing detailed reports summarizing factual data, discussing methods used, and problems analyzed, stating conclusions and recommendations.
• You will conduct on-site audits and surveillance (on ship and within production shops) of installation, fabrication and testing activities.
• You will attend routine and special meetings for ship key events and other meetings such as critiques, fact-findings or quality problem resolution meetings, acting and participating in the meetings as the representative on quality matters.
• You will analyze quality data to determine a quality profile.
• You will conduct evaluations of the Contractor's quality procedures and installed/fabricated hardware.

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

The QM Consultant brings principals and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills. They participate in the exploration of outcomes at the program level. Program is defined as a substantial coordinated group of activities impacting patients and/or employees. The QM Consultant collects data, monitors staff compliance with relevant policies, directives, and standards, provides reports detailing trends, and provides direct staff support to all services in planning, designing, integrating, modifying, and administering, a comprehensive quality management program area. The QM Consultant participates in a number of facility councils, committees, and workgroups.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: 7:30 am-4:00pm
Compressed/Flexible: May be available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

In-Office Requirement:
The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the Government Relations Analyst position in the Office of General Counsel located in Arlington, VA. As a member of the OIG's Government Relations team, you will be responsible for informing and educating Congress and key stakeholders about the critical oversight activities performed by the USPS OIG under the Inspector General Act. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

The Government Relations team maintains and cultivates key relationships between the OIG and its numerous stakeholders, including members of Congress, oversight committees, and congressional staff, as well as postal labor unions, management associations and industry representatives. Through its outreach efforts, the team promotes the OIG's work, fosters relationships with stakeholders, and advances the OIG's legislative and public policy priorities.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 11/21/2024 will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-13. The salary range for this position is $117,962.00 - $153,354.00. The salary figures include locality pay.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

• Advise key management officials and the OIG's executive leadership team on issues of congressional and stakeholder interest and on their interactions with congressional and key stakeholder representatives.
• Manage, facilitate and respond to information requests from Congress and external stakeholders in written and oral form, often requiring detailed explanations on the organization's activities or performance in a particular situation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key external personnel to promote the exchange of information related to the OIG's mission.
• Work closely with senior levels of all components of the OIG to keep our stakeholders informed and communicate the results of our work.
• Formulate, recommend, and implement policies, programs, procedures, and processes to assist the OIG in conducting its government relations program.
• Research, monitor and track legislation and other congressional activities of interest, and prepare internal reports and periodic updates for OIG executives and staff.
• Keep abreast of developments in the wider stakeholder community, attend external events, and keep management officials informed about recent news and events.

In-Office Requirement:
The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

The Government Relations team maintains and cultivates key relationships between the OIG and its numerous stakeholders, including members of Congress, oversight committees, and congressional staff, as well as postal labor unions, management associations and industry representatives. Through its outreach efforts, the team promotes the OIG's work, fosters relationships with stakeholders, and advances the OIG's legislative and public policy priorities.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 11/21/2024 will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-13. The salary range for this position is $117,962.00 - $153,354.00. The salary figures include locality pay.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

• Advise key management officials and the OIG's executive leadership team on issues of congressional and stakeholder interest and on their interactions with congressional and key stakeholder representatives.
• Manage, facilitate and respond to information requests from Congress and external stakeholders in written and oral form, often requiring detailed explanations on the organization's activities or performance in a particular situation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key external personnel to promote the exchange of information related to the OIG's mission.
• Work closely with senior levels of all components of the OIG to keep our stakeholders informed and communicate the results of our work.
• Formulate, recommend, and implement policies, programs, procedures, and processes to assist the OIG in conducting its government relations program.
• Research, monitor and track legislation and other congressional activities of interest, and prepare internal reports and periodic updates for OIG executives and staff.
• Keep abreast of developments in the wider stakeholder community, attend external events, and keep management officials informed about recent news and events.

Skilled at conducting in-depth assessments that uncover vulnerabilities and delivering innovative solutions to bolster security posture. Driven to protect critical information and support organizational resilience in an ever-changing digital landscape!

• Coordinates with the SAC (Special Agent in Charge) in developing materials used for formulating, justifying, and executing budgets and monitors expenditure of funds.
• Participates in reviewing management analysis programs with a view towards developing improvements of major problem areas in administrative management.
• Plans, develops, and maintains systems and procedures for personnel management activities.
• Completes and/or reviews personnel action requests.
• Serves as a point-of-contact and Government Purchase Cardholder for vendors and manufacturer representatives and makes recommendations for purchase of supplies.
• Assists the Cyber Assistant Special Agent in Charge and Resident Agents in Charge with administrative support as requested.

• Responsible for understanding system functionality and business capabilities.
• Recommends changes in how the Tech/Quality (TQ) process is executed, including system changes or other process improvements.
• Coordinates with analysts throughout the TQ process area in their efforts to assist Business Process Analyst end users, and capture any problems encountered by Business Process Analyst end users.
• Acts as a focal point for gathering suggested improvements for the TQ process.
• Develops and monitors process-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPls) and metrics.
• Analyzes and evaluates KPls, metrics, and other process performance critical data to ensure the TQ process area is meeting its performance targets.
• Serves as analyst and advisor to the Process Owner on functional program/process improvement initiatives, and on the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the TQ process area with emphasis on the Engineering Support Program.
• Serves as the Branch Chief in the absence of the Technical Services Branch Supervisor.

• Provides Quality Assurance advice and coordination on assigned Engineering Technical Management (ETM) Team supporting the Captains of Industry (COI) strategic contract.
• Performs Quality/Technical oversight of DLA materials provided to the customer and has the ability to adapt and be resourceful in unexpected situations.
• Provides evaluation of contractor performance with respect to quality of DLA materials received by the activity and recommends corrective actions to Supply Centers.
• Reviews technical, contracting and quality history data and develops contract quality provisions specific to each item.
• Responds to customer complaints on Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs). Investigates, resolves, and takes corrective action to prevent recurrence of PQDRs.
• Furnishes technical assistance to Acquisition Specialists regarding evaluation of offers and Best Value/Source Selection.
• Develops materials required for briefings as requested and participates in meetings involving assigned projects, programs and/or items.

In-Office Requirement:
The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

This announcement provides a reassignment or promotion opportunity to the position of Assistant Special Agent-In-Charge, Manager Band, in the Office of Investigations, Technical and Sensitive Operations Field Office (TSOFO), Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), located in Arlington, VA. The successful candidate must exhibit a high degree of leadership and demonstrate experience planning and conducting complex federal criminal investigations.

This position is being advertised at the Manager Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $146,058 - $187,879 and includes locality pay. LEAP Pay authorized.

Relocation expenses may be paid.

Must be able to obtain/maintain a government-issued credit card and Top-Secret security clearance.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

The successful candidate must exhibit a high degree of leadership and demonstrate experience planning and conducting complex federal criminal investigations.
The employee supervises the activities of staff engaged in providing administrative support in the planning and conducting investigations related to alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws. This is a secondary criminal investigator position.

Responsibilities include the day-to-day management of work; collaborating with peers and subordinates to assure effective advisory services; and otherwise ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals. Provides authoritative advisory service and/or develops authoritative policy interpretation in the area of criminal investigation.

Assures implementation by subordinate staff of the goals and objectives of an agency-wide program. Implements established goals and objectives; assesses measures that evaluate performance; and makes recommendations for program improvement.

In order for your application package to be considered, you must meet all eligibility requirements:

Travel Required
50% or less - 50% or Less Travel Required.

• Develops the Enterprise Project Management program outreach strategy and communication plan.
• Serves as the technical advisor in all matters related to enterprise project management application software.
• Serves as the primary trainer for DoD OIG employees on enterprise project management initiatives.
• Provides critical advice and input to OIG leadership and process managers to direct the development and implementation of system applications, processes and analyses to determine optimum project planning design.
• Advocates, plans, coordinates, designs, configures, tests, trains, and executes activities of stakeholder requirements, to establish project milestones for new and existing clients using innovation approaches.
• Conducts analytics studies, reports project metrics, earned value calculations, cost benefit analysis, and performance charts.
• Develops and maintains the DoD OIG governance structure and framework.

• Conduct inspections of heavy mobile equipment and vehicle components repaired by shop personnel.
• Conduct inspections on a variety of combustion powered automotive vehicles and trucks.
• Use technical manuals and manufacturer specifications to determine requirements.
• Evaluate work completed to ensure it has been completed in accordance with standards and specifications.
• Ensure quality control is maintained.
• Review work/job orders.
• Post repairs or services to appropriate records.
• Complete a variety of inspection reports and forms.
• Troubleshoot equipment, make adjustments, remove and replace parts, accessories and components.
• Refer discrepancies to shop supervisor for appropriate action.

• Conduct inspections of heavy mobile equipment and vehicle components repaired by shop personnel.
• Conduct inspections on a variety of combustion powered automotive vehicles and trucks.
• Use technical manuals and manufacturer specifications to determine requirements.
• Evaluate work completed to ensure it has been completed in accordance with standards and specifications.
• Ensure quality control is maintained.
• Review work/job orders.
• Post repairs or services to appropriate records.
• Complete a variety of inspection reports and forms.
• Troubleshoot equipment, make adjustments, remove and replace parts, accessories and components.
• Refer discrepancies to shop supervisor for appropriate action.