Summary This position will serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist in the Maintenance Department of the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two One Presidential Helicopter Support Facility at the Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division. The selectee will provide technical support for the Maintenance Department, which is responsible for aircraft repair, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, servicing, ground system/equipment operations, and aircraft modifications. Responsibilities You will begin all responsibility statements with 'You will'; each field should have no more than one sentence; list the responsibilities in a logical order; and avoid using federal or military jargon. 250 Characters. You will use agency policy and procedural guides along with contracts and related documents in planning the scope of acquisition quality assurance activities. You will plan, develop, and implement quality assurance programs designed to ensure compliance with all contract requirements for one or more complex aircraft programs. You will modify techniques, methods and procedures or the development of new standards and specifications for use in contract maintenance associated with the diverse acquisition programs and assigned aircraft. You will formulate product assurance plans that delineate quality assurance for assigned aircraft maintenance contracts. You will interface with internal and external contacts in support agency mission and aviation program objectives. You will accomplish other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-11, or equivalent pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional Quality Assurance Specialist supporting a major acquisition and aircraft system programs. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Demonstrating a mastery of quality assurance concepts, operating principles, and methodology applicable to aircraft maintenance as well as expertise in the configuration management of developmental aircraft and avionics systems; 2) Applying working knowledge of technical analysis and resolution of very complex or sensitive problems related to quality assurance and configuration management as assigned aviation systems; 3) Utilizing new quality assurance methodologies in the fields of aircraft maintenance and developmental flight testing; 4) Participating in the development, management, and execution of quality assurance surveillance plans to achieve cost, schedule, performance, and contractual requirements for an aviation program; 5) Using job-related experience of logistics management principles and procedures to support quality assurance requirements for assigned aviation systems; 6) Demonstrating experience in interpreting statistical information and writing explanatory reports; 7) Performing quality assurance studies and risk assessments to analyze results and develop recommendations for corrective action of assigned quality assurance program; 8) Exercising a high degree of technical skill and judgment in discussing and explaining the applicable contractual requirements for assigned program and the nature and extent of associated deficiencies; and 9) Negotiating complex topics with individuals that have diverse viewpoints, goals, or objectives to achieve a common understanding of the problem and a satisfactory solution by convincing them, while arriving at a compromise or developing suitable alternatives. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.