Quality Assurance Specialist
Defense Contract Management Agency
Posted: February 11, 2026 (0 days ago)
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U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$87,061 - $113,185
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves overseeing the safe handling, storage, and quality checks of ammunition and weapons systems for the Navy, ensuring everything follows strict safety rules and procedures.
You'll conduct audits, analyze data to spot issues, and manage inventory for multiple commands.
It's a great fit for someone with experience in logistics or quality control in high-stakes environments like military or industrial operations, who pays close attention to detail and safety.
You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (AMMUNITION) in the Ordnance Logistics/Handling Branch, Ordnance Operations Division of NMC CWD DET NORTH ISLAND/SCI ANNEX.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: performing quality assurance audits of ordnance operations (e.g.
ammunition handling, storage, transportation) and analyzing data to identify deficiencies or negative trends to ensure ordnance processes comply with program parameters, rules, and regulations.
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:
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