Quality Assurance Specialist 04196 NWD

Location: Paducah, Kentucky
Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Dynamics, LLC is an Alaska Native Corporation-owned SBA-certified 8(a) small, disadvantaged business. NWD specializes in facilities maintenance, management, and operations support, delivering reliable, mission-aligned services that ensure smooth day-to-day operations and long-term infrastructure resilience. Services include: base operations support services; facilities management/maintenance (MEP, etc.); landscaping, janitorial & pest control; environmental support (waste management, exposure assessments, etc.); safety and quality management;

training & records management; IT data center management; safeguards, security & access controls; equipment maintenance; logistics and materials management.

Under general supervision, the incumbent serves as a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist, providing QA services for the infrastructure contract scope of work to help in maintaining compliance with customer QA requirements.

(Other duties may be assigned.)

• Perform Issue Tracking System data management and reporting.
• Perform Supplier Evaluations as assigned and in accordance with implementing procedures.
• Perform and support assessments as assigned and in accordance with implementing procedures.
• Perform receipt inspections in accordance with implementing procedures.
• Initiate Non-Conformance Reports as identified and track to closure.
• Perform fact findings and causal analyses as assigned and in accordance with implementing procedures.
• Review Work Orders and Purchase Requisition s to ensure proper flow down of QA requirements.
• Serve as the OPEX Program Coordinator in accordance with implementing procedure.

• None

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science or technical field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience implementing QA program requirements (e.g., project management, regulatory compliance monitoring, quality control, quality inspections, operations, maintenance).
• Training and experience in auditing to a recognized industry quality standard (e.g., ISO 9001).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with data entry and use of web-based applications (databases).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and use of error prevention techniques.

• Must be a citizen of the United States and authorized to work in the US.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a government vehicle.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an “L” Department of Energy security clearance, if requested.

• Previous U.S. Department of Energy QA experience and knowledge of DOE O 414.1 is highly preferred.
• Previous ISO 9001:2015 experience preferred.
• NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification or other nationally recognized quality program certification in auditing (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer) desired.

• Must be able to meet the physical capacity requirements of this position as determined by the Occupational Medical Provider.
• Able to wear company-provided personal protection equipment if/when required.
• Must be able and willing to work in a radiological facility.
• Must be willing to work in the field as needed to support projects.