Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority. Responsibilities You will plan, develop, implement and maintain comprehensive process control programs of broad applicability designed to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Contractor processes, including specialized processes. You will schedule, plan and conduct quality program audits of various contractor systems and processes. You will conduct contract reviews to determine quality program requirements and review the Contractor's procedures, practices, instructions and directives for contract compliance, completeness, adequacy, correctness, practicality, and conflicts. You will initiate appropriate level of corrective action including Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and corrective action letters for deficiencies identified during conduct of duties and plans for appropriate follow-up on corrective action. You will prepare written reports, memoranda and correspondence detailing results of assignments, makes oral presentations, and engages in discussions dealing with technical and quality matters. You will plan and conduct scheduled procedure evaluations for compliance and program operation adequacy. You will maintain, analyze and evaluate data resulting from reviews, evaluations, product verification inspections and audits. You will review, analyze and evaluate Contractor generated data and reports. You will perform Product Verification Inspection (PVI) and In-process Evaluation (IE) on the Contractor's manufacturing, fabrication, installation, testing, and inspection techniques for components, structures, and systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For the GS-11 Grade Level: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector conducting quality functions (e.g. inspections, reviews, audits, assessments, contractor surveillance) to ensure compliance of established requirements for the construction, maintenance, overhaul, repair or sustainment or surface ships or submarines. For the GS-09 Grade Level: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector supporting or assisting in the execution of quality assurance functions (e.g. inspections, reviews, audits, assessments, contractor surveillance) to ensure compliance of established requirements for the construction, maintenance, overhaul, repair or sustainment or surface ships or submarines. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: For the GS-11 Grade Level Only, successful completion a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position; -OR- successful completion of three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position; -OR- successful completion of an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled; -OR- a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. For the GS-09 Grade Level Only, successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position; -OR- successful completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position; -OR- obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled; -OR- a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information Groton, CT $67,563 - $106,266 Davisville, RI $67,743 - $106,549 This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.