Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. All OCONUS CMOs requires medical clearance which may include immunization and/or physical exam. Responsibilities Provides Technical Assistance and Guidance in Quality Assurance with regard to Contract Administrative Services (CAS). Furnishes technical assistance, advice and policy guidance to resolve technical contract administration problems to the Team Leaders and the Technical Operations Group Leader. Applies in-depth knowledge of overall technical administration as it applies to quality assurance field including process analysis, data collection/interpretation and other tools for continuous improvement Plans, organizes, and conducts evaluations of various Contract Management Office (CMO) functional processes for compliance with regulations and overall effectiveness. Ensures the implementation and management of programs, policies, and procedures affecting the execution of Host Nation CAS agreements in the CMO. Supports engagements with HQ and officials from the various Nations in development of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU} and implementation plans for the execution of CAS functions. Responsible for reviewing validity of risk assessments and documentation for contracts administered by DCMA International and delegated to the Host Nation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Quality Assurance Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes; Analytical skills to interpret data and provide recommendations to senior leadership: Serving as a lead auditor and/or auditor augmentee; or received or completed auditor courses. Presenting briefings, reports and metrics to a varied audience. Mentoring and providing interpretation of customer and government Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) quality assurance policies. Additional Overseas Information For OCONUS positions, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information before applying for or accepting this position. US citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. Ordinarily Resident is defined as a US citizen who is locally resident; and, has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and, is subject to host country employment and tax laws. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. Visit DoDI 1400.25, Vol 300. Tour of Duty: Flexible FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: Yes Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses Will be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). When you perform a civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit DFAS. Pay Retention will be extended to eligible employees who apply through a formal recruitment program and is selected for a position at an OCONUS location. Visit DoDI 1400.25, Vol 536. Acquisition, Technology & Logistics(AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Technical Management , Practitioner 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. Selectees initially recruited from the US may receive certain foreign allowances IAW Dept of State Standardized Regs and may be subject to additional approval. Visit DSSR. Pay Retention will be extended to eligible employees who apply through a formal recruitment program and is selected for a position at an OCONUS location. Visit DoDI 1400.25, Vol 536. Selectees must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements. Visit DoDI 1315.19. Medical and DoD Dependents Schools special education services may not be available in the immediate location of this position. If an employee brings a child to an OCONUS location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis, the DoDEA and the Military Dept responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services. If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3yrs of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis, then the Military Dept responsible for Early Intervention Services will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS. Visit DoDEA 1342.13 and DoDM 1342.12. Medical care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. Movement OCONUS may require you to initiate a change in your health benefits plan to ensure coverage. If an employee brings a family member to an OCONUS location who requires medical or dental care, then the employee will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.