Summary NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team! Responsibilities The NIST Center for Neutron Research is regarded as a world class, major national user facility with merit-based access made available to the entire U.S. technological community. Each year, approximately 2000 research participants from government, industry, and academia from all areas of the country are served by the facility. The NCNR is Quality Assurance Specialist will carry out a variety of moderately complex quality assurance and risk management assignments involving different and unrelated processes and methods. Independently performs assignments keeping the supervisor apprised of significant issues and is relied upon for technical determinations within scope of assignments or area of responsibilities. Interprets licensing and design bases requirements; analyzes applicability to operations, engineering, procurement, and maintenance controls; and ensures requirements are adequately incorporated into approved controls. Apply various methods and techniques for investigating, analyzing, and effecting corrective actions and organizational processes. For more information about NCNR, please see the public site: https://www.nist.gov/ncnr. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Basic Requirements: A. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position. OR B. Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas. IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS listed above: applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level (ZA-II at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as Assisting in the development of quality assurance programs and activities in accordance with a recognized performance standard, (ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001, ANS 15.8 or equivalent) Experience in conducting receipt inspections, periodic assessments. Experience participating in risk analysis and supplier oversight activities, trend analysis and effectiveness evaluations utilizing systems monitoring data. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. Additional Information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here! We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY in order to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required.. We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as: Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs