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QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$89,508 - $116,362

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a small team to manage and improve quality systems for aviation maintenance at a naval facility, ensuring everything meets specific industry standards for safety and efficiency.

You'll guide audits, solve problems, and align team efforts with the organization's goals.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in quality control, especially in aerospace or military settings, who enjoys leading teams and focusing on process improvements.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level in quality management systems
  • Proficient knowledge of AS 9110 standards for aviation maintenance organizations
  • Experience applying qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness
  • Broad knowledge of engineering and logistics management related to aircraft operations
  • Familiarity with NAMP (Naval Aviation Maintenance Program) requirements and AS standards
  • Knowledge of continuous process improvement concepts and techniques
  • Ability to lead a team of analysts and specialists, including communication of goals and deadlines

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist in the Quality Assurance Division of FLTREADCEN EAST specializing in the implementation of AS 9110 principles within the Quality Management System.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Proficient knowledge and applicability of AS 9110 - Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Aviation Maintenance Organizations.

Proficient knowledge and experience in applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness in relation to NAMP requirements, AS standards and certifications.

Broad knowledge of engineering and logistics management theory as it relates to the effective establishment and monitoring of an aircraft industrial operation QMS merges with AS and NAMP requirements.

Broad knowledge of FRC East Business Strategies and how they relate to Continuous Process Improvement concepts, philosophies, methods and techniques 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. Major Duties:

  • You will ensure that the organization’s QMS strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team’s strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and service specific to AS 9110 standards.
  • You will communicate to the team assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and timeframes for completion.
  • You will lead and provide guidance to the team consisting of 2 management and program analysts, and 4 quality assurance specialists.
  • You will serve as a coach, facilitator, or negotiator in coordinating team actions and priorities.
  • You will ensure the audit team executes internal process reviews, investigations, and measurements of the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of services and products related to the QMS and related standards.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12930726-26-MAF