- Position Title
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Agency
- Defense Contract Management Agency
- Announcement Number
- DCMA-P7-22-11453301-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 19, 2022 to Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
Eligible: I am a military spouse who has relocated or will relocate within 30 days with my active duty sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move to a new active duty assignment. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area of the new duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of the new duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/2021-04/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.pdf
PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/2021-04/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.pdf
PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Quality Assurance Engineer position with the Defense Contract Management Agency. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
The purpose of this question is to verify that you meet the basic requirements for this position. Please select the best answer that fits your situation. FAILURE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION WILL MAKE YOU INELIGIBLE. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT THIS BASIC REQUIREMENT.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess to minimally qualify for this position. Read all the statements completely before making your selection.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Participate in development of the QAE surveillance plan to review and evaluate contractor's engineering quality program and processes (configuration management, effective control of nonconforming material, test and evaluation, parts management, technical risk management, first articles, etc.).
4.
Conduct, or participate in, surveillance of contractor's engineering quality program and processes (configuration management, effective control of nonconforming material, test and evaluation, parts management, technical risk management, first articles, etc.).
5.
Contribute to the development of engineering quality recommendations for resolution of complex technical problems.
6.
Evaluate engineering and quality systems for adherence to contract terms/requirements.
7.
Evaluate manufacturing processes for process capability and reduction of nonconformances/variation.
8.
Monitor quality management systems using analytical surveillance.
9.
Analyze performance data to establish lessons learned and improve processes.
10.
Review engineering change proposals (ECPs) and requests for variances (RFVs) from a quality perspective and provide recommendations/actions in regard to quality assurance surveillance execution.
11.
Develop policy or procedures for engineering or quality processes.
12.
Implement policies for engineering quality program.
13.
Review contracts and extract and understand quality and technical requirements.
14.
Contribute to the development of training related to quality engineering subject matter for implementation and utilization by workforce personnel.
15.
Provide feedback orally regarding the adequacy of engineering quality processes.
16.
Provide technical advice orally in relation to engineering quality processes.
17.
Provide input orally for status briefings regarding engineering quality project or program.
18.
Provide oral feedback regarding engineering quality performance data.
19.
Provide oral presentations regarding an engineering quality project(s), recommendation(s), or programs.
20.
Provide written technical advice in relation to engineering quality processes.
21.
Provide written input for status briefings regarding engineering quality project or program.
22.
Provide written feedback regarding engineering/quality performance data.
23.
Prepare documentation regarding an engineering, quality, or manufacturing inquiry.