Quality Assurance Analyst

** What You Will Do*
* ** This position is open for external candidates only to apply.*
* ** This Position will be filled at either the Quality Assurance Analyst 2/3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.*
* Do you want to be part of an energetic, high-performing team tackling challenges that directly impact national security? Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a world-renowned multidisciplinary research institution, home to some of the brightest minds and most advanced technology in the world.

The Production Assurance (PA-2) team ensures that all products within the Weapons Production Directorate meet or exceed stringent quality requirements. Our responsibilities include Weapons Supply Chain Quality, Assessments, Supplier Management, Issues Management, Continuous Improvement, Metrics, Requirements Management, and Software Quality Assurance.

We are seeking candidates with experience in assessments and supplier evaluations. Depending on your skills and experience, management will screen applicants and place them on the team where they can make the greatest impact.

** Quality Assurance Analyst 1 ($66,100 - $103,600)*
* Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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** Assessments** :
Conduct audits and assessments of weapons production programs to ensure compliance with contractual quality requirements.

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** Supplier Evaluations:
** Serve as a certified auditor and assist lead auditors in evaluating weapons suppliers.

** Quality Assurance Analyst 2 ($80,400 - $127,900)*
* Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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** Assessments** :
Lead and support audits and assessments of weapons production programs to ensure full compliance with contractual quality requirements.

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** Supplier Evaluations:
** Conduct annual or triennial evaluations of weapons-related suppliers. Lead and support supplier assessments and audits, including planning, executing, and reporting audits, as well as developing audit and assessment checklists and reports.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum Requirements*
* ** Quality Assurance Analyst 1*
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** Quality Assurance Requirements:
** Working knowledge and experience with quality assurance requirements, policies, and procedures, such as NAP 401.1 and DOE O 414.1D, including flow-down of requirements to customers, vendors, and subcontractors.

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** Self-Directed and Teamwork:
** Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment with limited supervision.

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** Customer Service:
** Experience applying strong written and verbal communication skills to support quality and organizational objectives.

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** Decision Making:
** Experience supporting and/or making effective decisions while understanding technical risks.

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** Travel** :
Ability to travel approximately 25-50% of the time to support supplier evaluations.

+ Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which typically requires US Citizenship.

** Quality Assurance Analyst 2*
* In addition to the requirements for QA Analyst 1

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** Quality Assurance Requirements:
** Advanced knowledge and practical experience with quality assurance requirements, policies, and procedures, including NAP 401.1 and DOE O 414.1D, and flow-down of requirements to customers, vendors, and subcontractors.

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** Self-Directed and Teamwork:
** Proven ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-changing environment and lead cross-organizational teams successfully.

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** Customer Service:
** Demonstrated commitment to quality and strong customer focus.

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** Decision Making:
** Advanced ability to direct a team, prioritize objectives, and ensure accomplishment of team goals.

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** Travel** :
Ability to travel approximately 25-50% of the time to support supplier evaluations.

** Education Requirement at lower level:
** Position requires a minimum of two years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Quality Assurance Analyst 2

** Education Requirement at higher level:
** Position requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** DOE Order 426.2 requires BS and 2 years of job-related experience and 1 year of nuclear experience.*
* ** Desired Qualifications*
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** Quality Assurance:
** Knowledge and hands-on experience in manufacturing, production, design operations, and fabrication processes.

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* Work Location:

** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

** Position commitment:
** Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs…