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Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
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Posted by: Defense Contract Management Agency on Dec 04, 2009
Description:Background information: The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is an independent combat support agency within the Department of Defense. Quality Assurance Specialists at DCMA are responsible for assuring contract technical performance and the inspection, testing, and acceptance of products, supplies, and services being produced by the nation’s defense contractors. They also conduct risk assessments and develop risk plans to mitigate the risks to successful program performance and execution. Description of The work includes: * Developing and implementing risk management plans. * Determining product quality deficiencies and recommending corrective actions. * Providing proactive quality assurance support to program integrators, program support teams, and contracting officers. * Assisting in the assessment and application of commercial standards and specifications. * Leading or participating in quality program assessment reviews. * Reviewing contracts and associated technical data packages to clarify and interpret quality assurance requirements and provisions. * Conducting assessments of quality assurance data to propose and implement revised testing, inspection, and acceptance methods. * Participating in developing goals and plans affecting DCMA internal processes. The work locations vary depending on the type of contract and assignment. Some Quality Assurance Specialists work primarily at a single contractor site—for example, conducting surveillance alongside contractor personnel on the production floor at a manufacturing facility. Some Quality Assurance Specialists work primarily in one office but travel to various contractor sites. Most DCMA Quality Assurance Specialists spend at least some time in travel. Quality Assurance Specialists may be assigned to various locations throughout the Quality Assurance Specialists work in teams, so that experienced personnel are available to help newcomers with information and advice. In some cases the members of a team may work in different locations. Required Experience: One year and above directly related such as experience in quality assurance concepts, principles and methods in mechanical concepts and technology, equipment, machinery and instruments, manufacturing and production methods and in performing statistical and quality data analysis and evaluation to determine supplier compliance with contractual requirements. Required Education: Baccalaureate degree preferred but not mandatory along with specific course work in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: see specific descriptions in individual employment opportunities listed at DCMA’s Careers page at www.dcmacareers.com How to Apply: View DCMA’s Careers page at www.dcmacareers.com and follow the application process description. DCMA offers entry-level and experienced employees opportunities to excel in |
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About Defense Contract Management Agency
Who is DCMA?We are one of the leading acquisition experts for the Department of Defense (DoD). The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is the DoD component that is responsible for getting the best supplies and services to the best fighting force in the world. DCMA works directly with Defense suppliers to ensure that DoD, Federal, and allied government supplies and services are delivered on time, at projected cost, and meet all performance requirements. If our forces need it, it’s up to us to get it. As such, DCMA directly contributes to the military readiness of the United States and its allies, and helps preserve the nation's freedom.
On a daily basis, DCMA professionals serve as "information brokers" and in-plant representatives for military, Federal, and allied government buying agencies -- from the initial stages of the acquisition cycle through the entire life of the resulting contracts. Our DCMA team members understand that their work truly begins after contracts are awarded. By providing continuous career building assignments and career-long training opportunities, we enable our workforce to apply a unique set of knowledges and skills that result in delivery of the highest quality of goods and services to our military personnel. We know that every step is critical in ensuring that only the best services and supplies are provided to our fighting men and women on behalf of the American taxpayer.