DCS Corp · 2 hours ago
Quality Specialist
Fort Belvoir, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expDCS Corp is seeking a highly motivated, mid-career professional for the role of Quality Specialist to support a fast-paced DOD program office. The specialist will be responsible for developing quality assurance inputs for various acquisition management documents and ensuring compliance with contract requirements throughout the acquisition life cycle.
AerospaceManagement ConsultingNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a Quality Assurance Specialist for Army acquisition programs
Develops quality assurance related input for acquisition management documents to include acquisition plans and strategies, source selection evaluation plans, supportability strategies, system engineering plans, statements of work, test plans and specifications, and ensures appropriate contract clauses are included in contracts
Coordinates with product managers, users, test and evaluation command, and other Government agencies as needed to translate operational and mission needs into practical system concepts and specifications
Plans, develops, implements, and manages the quality management program on assigned programs over their acquisition life cycle
Ensures that design/manufacturing vendors meet their responsibilities for product quality in accordance with the contract requirements, and that systems fielded to Soldiers are of high quality and meet user requirements
Reviews and evaluates system performance, assesses risk, and makes recommendations with respect to product acceptability
Assures compliance with contract scope, schedules, specifications, and other requirements, and when appropriate, recommend program and contract changes
Possesses a working knowledge and practice of MIL-STD-1916, ANSI Z1.4, and other industry standards for quality
Conducts audits of contractor quality management systems, system assembly, and test procedures
Evaluates contractor quality data, metrics, and process controls
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must have a DOD Secret clearance
Bachelor's and 15 years of experience
Subject matter expert for Quality and the ability to lead Quality efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight from the Government lead
Possesses a working knowledge and practice of MIL-STD-1916, ANSI Z1.4, and other industry standards for quality
Preferred
Experience in textiles, textile manufacturing, clothing/apparel, and/or load carriage equipment is desirable
ISO 9001:2015 Quality System Requirements and Auditing
Equivalent or experience commensurate with DAWIA PQM certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, desired
Ability to travel up to 25%
Company
DCS Corp
DCS Corp creates innovative technology solutions for their customers in the national security sector.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Benbow
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Phelps
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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