Job summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. All OCONUS CMOs requires medical clearance which may include immunization and/or physical exam.

Major duties

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.

Qualification

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. ADDITIONAL OVERSEAS INFORMATION: Post Differential and Post Allowance are currently authorized in Saudi Arabia. Separation Maintenance Allowance may be authorized for qualifying family members. All DCMA employees stationed in Saudi Arabia are housed on Al Nakhla Residential Compound located in Riyadh. On Al Nakhla Residential Compound, there are commissary, base exchange and postal services available. A furnished two bedroom apartment including utilities, cable TV and internet will be provided at no cost to the employee. Household goods shipment authorized and POV shipment will not be authorized. Work week for Saudi Arabia is Sunday through Thursday (may vary). Sunday premium (25%) will be paid for regular hours worked. Al Nakhla is a joint military community, housing military and DoD civilian personnel. The installation (secure compound) is a unique setting that supports military, civilians, local hires and a limited expatriate community. MWR facilities/activities, a fitness center and swimming pool are also available on Al Nakhla compound. Please visit the Al Nakhla website, www.alnakhla.sa, for other amenities provided on and near the compound. A member executing an accompanied tour (24 months) to this area will be provided an opportunity, once in Saudi Arabia, to assess within a reasonable amount of time (90 or fewer days from the member's arrival date), whether the member believes that the security conditions under which the family will reside are consistent with the family's expectations and personal level of comfort and wellbeing. A member may elect to return dependents to CONUS, at no cost to the member, and serve an unaccompanied tour (12 months). For additional information, see DoDI 1315.18. Accompanied tours are limited to adult non-school age dependents.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

Additional Information Continued: For OCONUS positions, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information before applying for or accepting this position. US citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. Ordinarily Resident is defined as a US citizen who is locally resident; and, has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and, is subject to host country employment and tax laws. The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Continuous Process Improvement Quality Assurance Risk Assessment Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and/or score. Once the application process is complete, a manual review of your resume and supporting documentation will occur to determine if you are eligible and among the best qualified as determined by the predetermined cutoff score. Your score is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire.