For this announcement (DAFN249132603738) is for current permanent Department of Army Civilian Employees. If you are a current permanent Department Army Civilian, you must apply under announcement number DAFN249132603738 to be considered. This position is also being filled under announcement number DAFN249132608254, Flexible Length Modified Renewable Term (FLMRT) employees MUST apply under the Reinstatement eligibility to be considered.

Duties

Review and/or evaluate Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for completeness and clarity for an organization Prepare quality assurance contract clauses and data requirements for inclusion in procurement packages Apply organizational knowledge and functions pertaining to quality assurance Proficient with Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), ACE Windchill, Product Data Reporting Evaluation Program (PDREP), Parts Tracker, and i2Log databases Determine if specific data is required from subordinate offices for evaluating or justifying alternatives to proposed changes Evaluate technological trends and establishes progressive approaches for achieving advances in quality Coordinate quality assurance evaluations, analyzes system failures and inadequacies for an organization Experience identifying quality issues that affect readiness and root cause analysis Extensive experience with new acquisition programs Provide contract personnel with interpretations and explanations of QA-related specifications and requirements Coordinate with functional personnel to develop plans and prepare local procedures for applying directives from higher headquarters Interpret regulatory and directive material issued or to be issued by higher authority and prepares necessary instructions Experience working with maintenance, Quality Assurance, and AWCF personnel Identifies situations where deviations or exceptions to policy should be authorized Evaluate design efforts to ensure all appropriate environmental and performance issues have been considered and addressed Evaluate engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations for their impact on product integrity Determine appropriate guidelines and uses them to improve quality assurance methods and techniques Experience developing and maintaining multiple QA plan(s) associated with various programs to assure continued product quality is consistently maintained throughout the life cycle for assigned system(s) Experience developing and maintaining multiple QA plan(s) associated with various programs to assure continued product quality is consistently maintained throughout the life cycle for assigned system(s) Experience with programs in various life-cycle phases, from new acquisition to sustainment, and the requirements that drive each stage.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a Non-Critical Sensitive Secret security clearance.
• This position requires a three-year probationary period.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) business travel up to 15%.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
• Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering and Technical Management Foundational Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the DE 02 Pay band grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) applying quality assurance principles and processes in acquisition lifecycle management; (2) providing contract management services in a quality assurance environment; (3) Interpreting quality assurance policies/regulations to provide guidance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DE-02 (GS-11 Equivalent). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Design Documentation ReviewQuality AssuranceQuality ManagementSystems EvaluationTechnical Requirements Management

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address FN-W4GHAA US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD DO NOT MAIL Warren, MI 48397 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk