Quality Assurance Specialist (Deployable)
Defense Contract Management Agency
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Quality Assurance
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salary
$22,584 - $164,301
per year
Type
Full-Time
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This position is a Quality Assurance role within the Department of the Air Force, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, focused on ensuring high standards in operations or products through testing and oversight.
It uses a fast-track hiring process called Direct Hire Authority, which skips traditional federal application steps to quickly bring in qualified people from outside government service.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented professionals with experience in quality control who want to contribute to military-related projects without needing prior federal employment.
Key Requirements
- Experience in quality assurance or quality control processes
- Ability to conduct testing, inspections, and evaluations
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of standards and regulations in a technical or operational environment
- Eligibility for Direct Hire Authority (no prior federal status required)
- Willingness to work in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Relevant education or training in quality management or related field
Full Job Description
The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA).
The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.
To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Major Duties:
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