Quality Assurance; QPA Specialist

Overview

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at the QPA Specialist 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Come join our team! The QPA Specialist will be part of the Institutional Quality and Performance Assurance-Quality Support Services (IQPA-QSS) Group and will report to the IQPA-QSS Project Execution Team Leader and Group Leader. The IQPA-QSS mission is to support Institutional Programs and Projects to ensure quality requirements are implemented and compliant. The selected candidate will report directly to the IQPA-QSS Group.

The QPA Specialist will be deployed functionally to WFO-WETF (Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility).

As the QPA Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring quality requirements are incorporated into the Organization mentioned. Regular contact with other resources internal and external to the IQPA-QSS Group may be necessary to execute responsibilities successfully.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

QPA Specialist 2 ($78,700 - $125,100)

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of nuclear codes and standards. For example: 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1E, ASME NQA-1-2008/ASME NQA-1A-2009 Addenda to ASME NQA-1 - 2008, and/or U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits and/or Non-Conformance disposition and closure.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Above average written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve problems.

QPA Specialist 3 ($94,500 - $154,600)

In addition to what was outlined above, qualifications for QPA Specialist 3 require:

• Advanced knowledge and application of nuclear codes and standards. For example: 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1E, ASME NQA-1-2008/ASME NQA-1A-2009 Addenda to ASME NQA-1 - 2008, and/or U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge/experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits and/or Non-Conformance disposition and closure.
• Advanced ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve problems.

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience providing QA support in nuclear or high-hazard environments, including procedure reviews, readiness activities, and assessments.
• Advanced knowledge of Nonconformance Reporting (NCR) processes and ability to coordinate NCR actions and quality documentation.
• Experience implementing and maintaining a facility QA program, conducting document reviews, and support of audits, inspections, and surveillances.
• Skill in applying QA principles to enhance processes, identify deficiencies, and guide corrective actions across facility and program activities.
• Proven ability to escalate quality issues, ensure compliance, and support overall QA performance and audit coordination.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, balancing.

Work Environment: Protective Clothing & Environment:
Safety Glasses or Eye Protection, Safety Shoes or Protective Footgear, when required.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants: Applicants are encouraged to include a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they…