Quality Assurance Specialist V SKFS

The Quality Assurance Specialist V provides technical support for the development, implementation, maintenance, and assessment of Quality Assurance (QA) policies, programs, and procedures at DOE sites. 

Technical Support Services

• Review of site and contractor QA Programs for EMCBC approval;
• Update the status of Software QA (SQA) implementation;
• Update QA Program (QAP) document each year;
• Establish a management system to continually assess the program and track progress, and provide support to continuously manage and assess the SQA program;
• Update the EMCBC QA Program (QAP);
• Support the development and implementation of EMCBC Policies and Procedures;
• Assist in organizing, coordinating and presenting specialized training for Managers/certain technical personnel (EMCBC QAP requirement);
• Assist in the development and institutionalization of EMCBC lessons learned program;
• Assist in the development of a Quality Improvement Program Plan for key EM projects;
• Assist in the assessment of Small Site and SLA Site QA Programs; and
• Provide QA expert assistance when requested.

Administration

• Prepare and present reports and briefings as necessary.
• Participate in periodic required training.

Education

• Must have a Doctorate Degree in a technical field such as Engineering and a minimum of 15 years of experience or Master’s Degree and 20 years of experience; or Bachelor’s Degree and 25 years of experience.

Experience

• Must have direct experience in DOE Quality Assurance requirements including the development and assessment of Quality Assurance Plans, programs, and implementing procedures to meet the requirements of DOE O 414.1D Quality Assurance, NQA-1 Nuclear Quality Assurance and EM-QA-001, EM Quality Assurance Plan.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ direct experience in nuclear quality assurance programs.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in performing quality assurance audits at nuclear facilities.
• Experience with one of more of the following is desired:
  1. NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualified DOE experience,
  2. NRC experience,
  3. waste management, 
  4. D&D and/or soil & groundwater remediation project experience and/or
  5. nuclear facility experience.

License, Cert or Registration

• Must have current drivers’ license for Security Clearance or if driving is required.
• Must have proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a US Government security clearance. 

Special knowledge, skills, & abilities

• Must possess an excellent understanding of technical issues and be able to communicate them effectively verbally and in writing. 
• Must be able to draft professional quality correspondence, reports, briefings, and other communications.
• Must be able to communicate effectively before groups of senior-level customers in the DOE and within the company.
• Must be able to successfully perform advanced mathematical functions as required.
• Must have demonstrable fluency with computers, software, and general office equipment.
• Must demonstrate and be able to apply common sense when carrying out written or verbal instructions.
• Must possess problem solving and analytical skills.
• Must be able to multitask, prioritize daily work schedule so that production goals are met, and adapt to changing requirements.

SKT, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.  For a general description of benefits, please visit: https://www.sktcorp.com/career-center/ and scroll down to read our benefit offerings.