This position serves as a software representative, advisor and focal point for matters related to contract surveillance of software requirements, computer program requirements, design, coding, software testing and embedded real time software systems. The incumbent applies substantial knowledge of software development practices and methodologies, evaluates adequacy of suppliers' processes and products to achieve design and development objectives

Duties

Performs technical surveillance of contractor systems and software controls. Performs independent audits through participation in technical interchange meetings . Reviews of software development products such as: Software Requirements Specifications, Interface Requirements Specifications, Top Level Design and Testing Procedures. Evaluates program modules, which simulate functional elements of external operational systems or subsystems, for consistency with operational weapon system characteristics. Utilizes software tools and databases for contract information, software resource estimating, logging activities, return on investment calculations and cost monitoring. Provides technical comments and recommendations to the Procurement Command/Buying Activity during systems requirements reviews, all design and test reviews, qualification testing, physical configuration audits and functional configuration audits.

Requirements

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirement Specialized Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas. Examples include: Reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements. Reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy, and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems, including sampling plans. Analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system. Verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance. Identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action. Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods. Investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports, and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities. Reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals. Reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. IN ADDITION, 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 minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Knowledge of quality assurance methods Knowledge of personnel policies. Ability to supervise team members. Ability to communicate in writing

Education

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

Contacts

• Address DEFENSE CONTRACT MGT - SPECIAL PROGRAMS 3901 A Ave Bldg 10500 Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DHRSSTAFFING DCMA HQ
• Phone: 614-692-2048
• Email: [email protected]