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QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
United States Fleet Forces Command

Summary

You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in the QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT of NAVSUBTORP FAC.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply in 2 days
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 24, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
Salary
$108,019 - $140,426 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential
13
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
ST-12988835-26-MLV
Control number
873576700

Duties

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  • You will manage the implementation and execution of the MK-48 Torpedo Quality Management System at Navy Submarine Torpedo Facility NSTF.
  • You will determine long-term and short-term goals to meet and maintain product quality and reliability requirements and set quality policies affecting the entire organization.
  • You will manage the implementation and execution of the NSTF internal audit program, categorize results, perform trend analysis, evaluate quality data and approve adjudication of findings.
  • You will develop and implement methods to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to torpedo production, promote team building and improve business practices.
  • You will determine program goals and develop plans on matters pertaining to quality assurance related functions for torpedo maintenance and repair, assessing the impact of substantive developments on those programs and policies for the command.
  • You will be responsible for In Process and Final Product Quality Inspection and Torpedo Sentencing/Final Objective Quality Evidence documentation review of the MK48 overhaul and upgrade processes.
  • You will be responsible for the technical accuracy and validity of torpedo processing documentation and manage the Technical Publication Library to provide a central repository of procedural documentation.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • Overtime, rotating, and shift work may be required.
  • Position holds a role in Nuclear Deterrent Mission (NDM).

Qualifications

To qualify for a GS-13, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Experience displaying a mastery of the full range of principles, concepts and methodologies related to the MK-48 Heavyweight Torpedo Quality Management System and applying this knowledge to the planning and accomplishment of a variety of difficult and complex work assignments to build quality into the complex product.
  • Experience conducting problem analysis, determining both individual root-causes and systemic problems, and developing logical and documented corrections.
  • Experience applying practices, policies and procedures related to functional and administrative activities such as contract administration, engineering, production, procurement, and skill in effecting appropriate coordination of the quality assurance plans and programs with these activities to ensure that all inputs to the product meet required standards of quality.
  • Experience managing an effective and comprehensive Training and Qualification program to include knowledge management between civilian employees, contractors, and military personnel assigned.
  • Experience demonstrating efficient written and oral communication, as well as effective interpersonal relationships in support of developing, writing, and issuing command correspondence and directives.
  • Experience utilizing Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Power point and Web Authoring as well as strong administrative ability, to compile, process, and analyze complex data, and to provide formal reports to all levels of the submarine force's operational chain-of-command.
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.

Education

There is no education substitution for this series/grade combination.





Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

The position requires the incumbent to perform temporary duty travel out of the commuting area
approximately 10% of the time. Temporary Duty does not normally exceed one week in duration and travel
arrangements are provided by the command, utilizing commercial carriers, and are in accordance with Joint
Travel Regulations.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Position holds a role in Nuclear Deterrent Mission (NDM).

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:


COMPUTER LITERACY
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
ORAL COMMUNICATION
DEVELOPING OTHERS
MANUFACTURING PROCESS CONTROL
QUALITY ASSURANCE

This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review, Structured Interview

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

United States Fleet Forces Command

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Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVSUBTORP FAC
NAVSUPTORPFAC
Yorktown, VA 23501
US

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