Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist (406332)

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of Quality Assurance Specialists at the NSA, Royal Air Force Menwith Hill, United Kingdom. The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality assurance and control to ensure all facilities projects and services deliver the contracted support in accordance with United States, United Kingdom, and National Security Agency standards and regulations. Additionally, the position develops quality assurance plans identifying critical control points and preventive measures, establishes critical limits, and monitors inventories, verification procedures, and corrective actions. The Incumbent will plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Base Operation and Maintenance Organization, ensuring that RAF Menwith Hill complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. The Incumbent additionally will exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities. As a Supervisory
Quality Assurance, evaluates the Quality Management System, ensuring that all contractual, regulatory, and administrative requirements are met. Provides advisory and hands-on assistance to functional area personnel involved in developing/revising technical specifications, Performance Work Statements, Statements of Work, Statements of Objectives, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans, Performance Requirements Summary, and Technical COR checklists. Reviews and evaluates a wide range of pre- and post-award contracting actions to ensure all regulatory and procedural requirements have been met.

For specific qualification requirements for the position, you can visit: Quality Assurance Series 1910 (opm.gov),

• Hours of work: 0800- 1630 Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization's flexible working policies.


• Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules, and regulations.


• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.


• May be assigned other duties that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the employee.


• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training. Position may be coded as mission essential.


• A 6-month probationary period will be required.


• Overtime may be required.


• May be required to travel overnight to US or other countries in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.


Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:

1. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.

2. The employee is required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.

3. The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position within 24 months of assignment.

4. The employee must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66, paragraph E2.2.8.

5. Within 24 months of assignment, the employee must obtain Level II Production, Quality, and Manufacturing or UK equivalent certification as a Quality Assurance Specialist which is required to formulate policies and procedures to monitor contract compliance and develop a QA plan.

6. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, CAT B valid driver's license may be required for the position.

7. This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020- 42, Defense Continuity Programs

8. The Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) Program does not participate in regular drug testing, however positions covered by this document may be subject to drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, and safety mishap or accident testing.

1. Knowledge of the UK DIO Contracting Regulations and Laws, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Executive Orders, Department of Defense, Air Force, Major Command, and policies, regulations, methodologies, procedures, and a wide range of contracting methods/types in order to interface with and/or influence the logistics management process.

2. Skill in developing written policies rules and procedures. Knowledge of operating policies and procedures of both internal and external quality-related activities such as program management, contractor's production engineering, workload planning, procurement, supply, and skill to coordinate quality assurance plans and functions with the organization.

3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

4. Knowledge of pre/post award contracting policies and procedures to conduct reviews of a full range of contracts, contracting plans, and contract changes for propriety of acquisition method, contract type, and documentation.

5. Skill in identifying and resolving quality problems, planning and conducting studies, analyzing performance and quality data, preparing technical reports on quality levels, and developing sound recommendations for correction of quality system deficiencies.

6. Knowledge of commercial business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements.

7. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; clearly, concisely, effectively, and with technical accuracy.

8. Ability to independently plan and organize work, meet deadlines, and direct the functions of a medium sized organization or staff.


• 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays, Annual Leave year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy


• Paid Sick Leave; year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy.


• Pension Scheme


• Life Assurance Scheme


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Free on-site parking


• Specialized Training provided throughout entire period of employment.


• Development opportunities available


• Time off, cash and honorary awards and recognition available for significant contributions and consistent high performance


• Free access to on-site gym facilities


Who Can Apply

• Citizens of the UK, Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, other Foreign Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a condition of continued residency in the UK.


• Applicants who have a minimum of five years consecutive residency in the UK are considered for this position; however, those who do not meet this criterion will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All successful applicants will require a security clearance.


• Please note pre-appointment security clearance requirements may delay start date.


• Proof of identification in the form of a photo ID will be required, for example a driving license or current passport.


• This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on ., Transcripts


• Certifications


• Letters of Recommendation


• Right to Work Documentation


Equal Opportunity Employer
There will be no discrimination in employment practices based on gender, age, marital status, disability, race, nationality, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, being or not being a member of a trade union.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £44,054.40-£62,316.80 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave


• Company pension


• Free parking


• Gym membership


• Life insurance


• On-site gym


• On-site parking


• Sick pay


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• Weekend availability


Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus