As a Quality Assurance Specialist (Aerospace) with the Aircraft Operations Division, Aircraft Maintenance and Quality Branch, Quality Assurance Team, you will be responsible for process efficiency auditing, contract evaluations, Government Mandatory Inspection Point evolutions, understanding NASA policies and procedures as they relate to aircraft operations and contract management, facility manager duties, and flight crew operations.

Duties

Develops and/or supports government mandatory inspection point requirements to ensure contract quality maintains the required standard levels for operations. Reviews contractor production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements. Verifies that products offered to NASA comply with contractual requirements before they are accepted. Conducts audits of products and processes for conformance to specifications and to detect processing and technical documentation deficiencies recommending corrective action, including establishment of acceptable quality levels. Develops/supports quality surveillance plans to ensure that contractor understands NASA’s contractual requirements. Evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of the contractor’s quality inspection system and reports those findings via written or verbal, with recommendations to the Branch and Division Chief. Reviews the contractor’s written quality or inspection procedures (when required by the contract) for adequacy. Participates in fact-finding and negotiation of contracts and contract changes to ensure reasonable and proper level of contractor quality efforts are established. Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Reviewing or performing technical work on aircraft and aircraft systems related to aircraft quality assurance, maintenance, or logistics; Applying technical requirements, technical orders, or FAA regulations pertaining to maintenance, modification, testing, or operation of aircraft and systems; Ensuring compliance with federal aircraft safety requirements and mandates (e.g., U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy). Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Johnson Space Center 2101 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]