Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. All OCONUS CMOs requires medical clearance which may include immunization and/or physical exam. Responsibilities Plans, directs, and implements in-plant quality assurance programs for contracts assigned to the Contract Management Office (CMO). Guides, motivates, and oversees subordinates with a focus on project/program issues. Assumes ownership of processes and products as appropriate. Resolves diverse, highly complex problems across multiple areas and disciplines. Uses innovative approaches to resolve unusual and difficult issues that significantly impact important policies and programs. Anticipates problems, then develops solutions and action plans to ensure program/mission success. Completes multiple project and program goals within established guidelines. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Providing technical advice to implement contractor manufacturing, quality assurance processes, and systems that impact product quality. Implementing continuous improvement techniques on contractor performance to assure contractual compliance with all contractual requirements. ADDITIONAL OVERSEAS INFORMATION: Post Differential and Post Allowance are currently authorized in Saudi Arabia. Separation Maintenance Allowance may be authorized for qualifying family members. All DCMA employees stationed in Saudi Arabia are housed on Al Nakhla Residential Compound located in Riyadh. On Al Nakhla Residential Compound, there are commissary, base exchange and postal services available. A furnished two bedroom apartment including utilities, cable TV and internet will be provided at no cost to the employee. Household goods shipment authorized and POV shipment will not be authorized. Work week for Saudi Arabia is Sunday through Thursday (may vary). Sunday premium (25%) will be paid for regular hours worked. Al Nakhla is a joint military community, housing military and DoD civilian personnel. The installation (secure compound) is a unique setting that supports military, civilians, local hires and a limited expatriate community. MWR facilities/activities, a fitness center and swimming pool are also available on Al Nakhla compound. Please visit the Al Nakhla website, www.alnakhla.sa, for other amenities provided on and near the compound. A member executing an accompanied tour (24 months) to this area will be provided an opportunity, once in Saudi Arabia, to assess within a reasonable amount of time (90 or fewer days from the member's arrival date), whether the member believes that the security conditions under which the family will reside are consistent with the family's expectations and personal level of comfort and wellbeing. A member may elect to return dependents to CONUS, at no cost to the member, and serve an unaccompanied tour (12 months). For additional information, see DoDI 1315.18. Accompanied tours are limited to adult non-school age dependents. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. Visit DoDI 1400.25, Vol 300. Tour of Duty: 1st Shift FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: No If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel. Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period. Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). When you perform a civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit DFAS. Pay Retention will be extended to eligible employees who apply through a formal recruitment program and is selected for a position at an OCONUS location. Visit DoDI 1400.25, Vol 536. Financial Disclosure Required Acquisition, Technology & Logistics(AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Technical Management, Practitioner certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. Supervisory Probation Required Selectees initially recruited from the US may receive certain foreign allowances IAW Dept of State Standardized Regs and may be subject to additional approval. Visit DSSR. Pay Retention will be extended to eligible employees who apply through a formal recruitment program and is selected for a position at an OCONUS location. Visit DoDI 1400.25, Vol 536. Selectees must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements. Visit DoDI 1315.19. Medical and DoD Dependents Schools special education services may not be available in the immediate location of this position. If an employee brings a child to an OCONUS location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis, the DoDEA and the Military Dept responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services. If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3yrs of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis, then the Military Dept responsible for Early Intervention Services will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS. Visit DoDEA 1342.13 and DoDM 1342.12. Medical care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. Movement OCONUS may require you to initiate a change in your health benefits plan to ensure coverage. If an employee brings a family member to an OCONUS location who requires medical or dental care, then the employee will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.