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Technical and Quality Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$111,065 - $158,322

per year

Type

Closes

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GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves advising on technical and quality processes for managing hazardous materials and chemicals in the defense supply chain, including monitoring regulations, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance across government and industry partners.

A good fit would be someone with experience in policy analysis, risk management, and logistics who enjoys staying ahead of scientific and regulatory changes to improve operations.

It's a senior role focused on strategic planning and problem-solving in a defense context.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in technical and quality processes, policy development, and regulatory compliance
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate policies, procedures, and emerging trends in chemical risk mitigation and supply chain impacts
  • Experience monitoring compliance with policies and implementing corrective actions for process efficiency
  • Knowledge of hazardous materials management, including systems like HMIRS and PQDR
  • Skills in supporting enterprise risk assessments and strategic planning for chemical and material lifecycle management
  • Familiarity with DoD components, federal agencies, and industry partnerships for alignment on regulations and standards

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position may be filled at any of the below locations: Fort Belvoir, Virginia: GS-13: $121,785 - $158,322 Richmond, Virginia: GS-13: $111,183 - $144,540 Whitehall, Ohio: GS-13: $111,065 - $144,386 Philadelphia, PA GS-13: $117,284 - $152,471 New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, Pennsylvania: GS-13: $121,785 - $158,322 To qualify for a Technical and Quality Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Developing criteria and evaluating policies and procedures of technical and quality processes related to organizational relationships, standards, principals, regulations, precedents, and new developments to ensure they align with program objectives.

Analyzing techniques and evaluating methods to investigate and research issues, which lead to the development of effective and efficient Technical and Quality solutions.

Monitoring end user compliance with policies affecting/involving functional areas.

Analyze and evaluate criteria to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of activities within process areas to develop and implement corrective actions.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

  • If selected at the GS-13 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity
  • Responsible as an advisor to the Technical/Quality (TQ) Process Owner regarding enterprise-wide processes.
  • Serve as the back-up liaison with DoD components, federal agencies, and industry partners to ensure alignment on emerging chemical risk mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor global regulatory developments and emerging scientific research to proactively identify potential impacts on DLA operations and supply chains.
  • Support enterprise risk assessments and contribute to strategic planning for chemical and material lifecycle management.
  • Identify, assess, and prioritize chemicals of concern (e.g., PFAS) based on regulatory trends, scientific data, and operational impact.
  • Serves as the HMIRS (Hazardous Materials Information Resource System) and PQDR (Product Quality Deficiency Report) Sub-Process Owner.
  • Work with the HMIRS Focal Points and J6 (IT) Program Management Office on the HMIRS system. Work with the Emerging Chemicals lead to integrate enhancements for the Chemical Information Program.
  • Manage the Chemical-Biological Defense (CBD) program and sub-process owner team. Provide policy and procedures for CBD Equipment SPC 07 items and oversee enterprise program compliance.
  • Oversee MSC implementation and compliance with the procurement process of phosphate conversion coated items and provide guidance on phosphate conversion coated items policy and procedures to the MSC Acquisition workforce.
  • Services as an AMPS role approver.
  • Implement intergovernmental transactions flow through G-Invoicing process for both inbound and outbound reimbursable agreements
  • Reviews and provides input on proposed and approved Defense Logistics Management Standards (DLMS).
  • Establish and maintain metrics to monitor emerging chemicals as identified by regulatory agencies.
  • Lead and direct DLA SPO teams, Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs), and supply chain stakeholders, ensuring process alignment to optimize enterprise performance.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive metrics for Quality Control programs, using data-driven insights to enhance process effectiveness.
  • Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other performance data to evaluate TQ process effectiveness, identify root causes of gaps, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Plan and oversee all phases of audit evaluations, providing subject matter expertise on process and system compliance with A-123 requirements, including End-to-End reviews and risk control matrices.
  • Conduct enterprise-wide management studies on process performance, review methodologies to identify critical problems, develop solutions, and champion best practices.
  • Create, review, and interpret new or changing policies, assessing the impact on TQ functions and providing justification in precedent-setting situations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/24/2026

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