Quality Analyst/Automotive Mechanic

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Interim Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Professional Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Inventory Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Standards

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Provide quality assurance inspection and analysis support for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s Armored Vehicle (AV) Program at the U.S. Department of State to assess vendor’s performance plans, schedules, controls, and industrial processes and performance. Shall possess experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles, including the full range of repairing, disassembling, and troubleshooting of these vehicles.  Shall possess the knowledge and skills commensurate with the position necessary to leverage expertise of stand-alone components, as well as knowledge of an overall integrated system to properly execute quality assurance inspections.  Work closely and professionally with customers, and communicate issues to leadership as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of complex major systems and assemblies to troubleshoot and repair a variety of systems.

• Test and troubleshoot components and systems to locate equipment defect.

• Ability to interpret and apply manufacturer's repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics and engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, and safety manuals; and the ability to operate electronic test equipment.

• Verify that parts fit, move correctly, and are properly lubricated.

• Required to check the pressure of gases and the level of liquids, conduct basic electrical tests, and conduct tests to ensure that machines operate properly.

• Ability to review and understand contract technical specifications.

• Monitor operations to ensure that they meet production standards.

• Inspect, test, or measure materials, components and subsystems being manufactured.

• Provide detailed inspection results to the Government notating unsatisfactory work.

Qualifications/Requirements

• ASE Certification or equivalent.

• Equivalent experience 6+ years automotive experience.

• Experience in Automotive Paint and Autobody

• Must be proficient in the use of the Microsoft suite of applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project as well as with Adobe Acrobat.

• Strong oral communication skills to facilitate the discussion of contractual specifications.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Advanced problem-solving skills to resolve discrepancies.

• Strong organizational skills in order to plan each phase of an inspection and ability to meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated experience performing contract file reviews or audits.

• Travel required up to 75 percent annually.

• Must be able to maintain a SECRET clearance.

The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

50-75%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Springfield

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death