You will serve as a Program Analyst (Quality Assurance) in the Quality Assurance Department of SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING GROTON (SSGR).

Duties

You will serve as a Quality Assurance (QA) Department analyst for the development and implementation of administrative programs, unique projects and for reviewing and evaluating procedures and processes. You will analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the Contractor's programs and operations to ensure compliance with procedural requirements of the contract and technical requirements for producing quality assurance data. You will review contracts and specifications to define the Quality Program requirements for the preparation of inspection of Quality Assurance and Engineering Technical Data Products. You will identify areas of weakness and those not in compliance with contract requirements. You will identify methodology for evaluating and analyzing the contractor's methods for developing, incorporating, and controlling design data and changes in the digital data environment. You will perform audits of the contractor's process controls, management systems, and Quality Management Systems and assess the effectiveness of program operations to meet established goals and objectives. You will make site studies, develop layout and workflow schedules, and determine space and location requirements. You will work closely with the QA Branch Manager for Quonset Point in conjunction with the Groton site Department Coordinator and the Process Control Supervisor. You will participate in Command and NAVSEA Audits.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Must obtain within 6 months of appointment and maintain Lead Auditor Certification in accordance with the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair Operations Manual. Failure to obtain and maintain this Certification may result in removal.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: "Analyzing quality assurance or contractor performance data to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective action to improve program operations." Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Contacts

• Address SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING GROTON 73 Eastern Point Road Groton, CT 06340-4990 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]