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Quality Assurance Specialist (6 Months Register)
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Summary This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of November 5, 2025. Selected applicants will serve as entry-level trainees in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program performing a series of progressively responsible Quality Assurance Specialist functions, along with formal and on-the-job training (OJT). Positions are for Weapons Support - Columbus.
Duties
Providing pre-award and post-award support to contracting officers and engineering activities, contract administration components, and DLA contractors.
Assisting in preparing and issuing QA letters of instruction to government inspection activities/depots on contract quality requirements and history.
Participating in quality systems management visits to evaluate the adequacy of technical requirements and product conformance.
Evaluating QA procedures, reports, inspection and test/methods and other operational aspects involving assigned items/commodities.
Establishing and maintaining quality history files by item, contractor and specification.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Tour of Duty: Flexible.
Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive.
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt.
Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Bargaining Unit Status: Yes.
Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required.
Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.
Qualifications
Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position AND meet Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) based on ONE of the following: (1) class standing (upper third standing in graduating class); -OR- (2) grade‑point average (2.95 or higher overall or over the last two years of bachelor's degree -or- 3.45 in my major field or over the last two years in my major); -OR- (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society.
Have at least one full year of graduate level study, or possess a master's or Ph.D., with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical science, textiles, or other closely related fields to the position. One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full‑time study.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, directly in or related to this position. (Detailed experience list omitted for brevity.)
Education Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
Additional Information Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Tech Management (N)/ETM, Foundational certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2‑years. Click here for more details and Resources.
For selected applicants new to Federal civilian service, this position does not meet the regulatory requirements for an advanced in‑hire rate, therefore, pay will be set at the Step 1 of the applicable rate range. For selected applicants who are current Federal civilian employees or have prior Federal civilian service, pay will be set in accordance with applicable pay setting laws, regulations, policies and guidance.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug‑free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing. (Drug‑testing policy details omitted for brevity.)
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
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Quality Assurance Specialist (6 Months Register)
role at
DLA Careers .
Summary This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of November 5, 2025. Selected applicants will serve as entry-level trainees in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program performing a series of progressively responsible Quality Assurance Specialist functions, along with formal and on-the-job training (OJT). Positions are for Weapons Support - Columbus.
Duties
Providing pre-award and post-award support to contracting officers and engineering activities, contract administration components, and DLA contractors.
Assisting in preparing and issuing QA letters of instruction to government inspection activities/depots on contract quality requirements and history.
Participating in quality systems management visits to evaluate the adequacy of technical requirements and product conformance.
Evaluating QA procedures, reports, inspection and test/methods and other operational aspects involving assigned items/commodities.
Establishing and maintaining quality history files by item, contractor and specification.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Tour of Duty: Flexible.
Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive.
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt.
Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Bargaining Unit Status: Yes.
Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required.
Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.
Qualifications
Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or another field related to the position AND meet Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) based on ONE of the following: (1) class standing (upper third standing in graduating class); -OR- (2) grade‑point average (2.95 or higher overall or over the last two years of bachelor's degree -or- 3.45 in my major field or over the last two years in my major); -OR- (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society.
Have at least one full year of graduate level study, or possess a master's or Ph.D., with major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical science, textiles, or other closely related fields to the position. One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full‑time study.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, directly in or related to this position. (Detailed experience list omitted for brevity.)
Education Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
Additional Information Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Tech Management (N)/ETM, Foundational certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2‑years. Click here for more details and Resources.
For selected applicants new to Federal civilian service, this position does not meet the regulatory requirements for an advanced in‑hire rate, therefore, pay will be set at the Step 1 of the applicable rate range. For selected applicants who are current Federal civilian employees or have prior Federal civilian service, pay will be set in accordance with applicable pay setting laws, regulations, policies and guidance.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug‑free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing. (Drug‑testing policy details omitted for brevity.)
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
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