Quality Assurance Specialist

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

This position may be filled at one of the following locations:

• Hammond, IN - $100,059 - $130,080
• Vienna, OH - $93,461 - $121,502
• Scotia, NY - $92,344 - $120,050
• Whitehall, OH - $93,400 - $121,422

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

This position may be filled at one of the following locations:

• Hammond, IN - $100,059 - $130,080
• Vienna, OH - $93,461 - $121,502
• Scotia, NY - $92,344 - $120,050
• Whitehall, OH - $93,400 - $121,422

Overview
Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

02/20/2026 to 03/06/2026

Salary $92,344 to - $130,080 per year
See Summary Section for Additional Information
Pay scale & grade GS 12

Locations

4 vacancies in the following locations:

Hammond, IN

Scotia, NY

Vienna, OH

Whitehall, OH

Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Multiple Appointment Types Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

• 1910 Quality Assurance

Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status Yes - See Requirement Section for Additional Information

Announcement number DLAStrat

Mat--MP Control number

This job is open to
Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule

A.

Clarification from the agency

"Agency" means current permanent DoD employees. Veterans eligibilities include 30% or more Disabled Vet and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibles, and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles in the commuting area may also apply.

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Duties

• Participate in and supports long-range Quality Assurance (QA) involving acquisition, quality and production surveillance inspections, sampling, test and analyses, and materials upgrading.
• Investigate and resolve complex and unique problems, recommending guidance and/or policy revisions related to overall changes in programs, organizational emphasis, and innovative solutions.
• Develop and implement quality surveillance plans, methods, and acceptance testing.
• Review inspection reports and laboratory analysis test results for acceptance or rejection with the Material Testing Programs.
• Participate in and provide guidance to top management, contractors, Military Services, and various field activities on the establishment of acceptance criteria applicable to materials, related documentation, and projects.
• Conduct audits or targeted assessments of contractor quality and inspection systems, calibration, and Quality Management System assessments of processes and controls impacting the quality and conformance of DLA related acquisitions and services.
• Serve as Project Manager on various acquisitions of materials, maintenance, or service items.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty:
  Set Schedule
• Security Requirements:
  Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement:
  Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status:
  Yes, if selected for the duty location Hammond, IN, Whitehall, OH, or Scotia, NY. No, if selected in Vienna, OH.
• Selectees are required to have a REAL  other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). more information.
• Pre-Employment Physical:
  Required
• Financial Disclosure Requirement:
  Required
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within Hammond, IN, Scotia, NY, Vienna, OH, or Whitehall, OH.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Quality Assurance Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To…