Technical and Quality Analyst

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Duties Serve as the Process Integrator for Emerging Chemicals. Senior advisor to the Technical/Quality Process Owner regarding enterprise‑wide TQ functional process performance issues related to Emerging Chemicals. Establish and maintain metrics to monitor business performance for Emerging Chemical. Identify which products across the Department of War contain specific chemicals and minerals that are at risk in the supply chain. Lead technical integration efforts to centralize chemical safety and ingredient data from manufacturers for all products procured by the DoD. Support the transition away from hazardous compounds by managing the acquisition and supply chain for new alternatives, such as establishing repositories for HFC gases. Translate complex environmental regulations into actionable guidance tailored for DLA's acquisition, supply, and disposal workforces. Conduct market research to identify, evaluate, and qualify vendors of safer, next‑generation alternative products to ensure mission readiness and compliance. Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive metrics for Quality Control programs, using data‑driven insights to enhance process effectiveness. Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other performance data to evaluate TQ process effectiveness, identify root causes of gaps, and drive continuous improvement. Plan and oversee all phases of audit evaluations, providing subject matter expertise on process and system compliance with A‑123 requirements, including End‑to‑End reviews and risk control matrices. Conduct enterprise‑wide management studies on process performance, review methodologies to identify critical problems, develop solutions, and champion best practices. Create, review, and interpret new or changing policies, assessing the impact on TQ functions and providing justification in precedent‑setting situations. Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen. Tour of Duty: Set Schedule. Security Requirements: Non‑Critical Sensitive with Secret Access. Appointment is subject to a suitable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorable background checks may result in removal. Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt. Selective Service: Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Bargaining Unit Status: No. Selected individuals must possess a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents for federal facility access. Defense Acquisition Workforce position; must complete DoD certification and related requirements. Qualifications To qualify for a Technical and Quality Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must show that you: Have at least one year of specialized experience directly related to the position, meeting GS‑13 or equivalent experience requirements. Ensure all processes adhere to applicable Technical and Quality regulations, laws, and policies by creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation such as process system memorandums, functional system specifications, SOPs, and training materials. Apply quality assurance concepts and methodologies to analyze and resolve highly complex or sensitive problems, integrating new developments to continuously improve Technical and Quality processes. Monitor and analyze key quality performance indicators (KPIs), preparing detailed reports and presenting actionable insights to senior leadership to drive strategic decision‑making and resource allocation. Complete DoD Acquisition Engineering & Tech Management (N) Practitioner certification within required timeframes and achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points every two years. Drug‑Free Workplace Policy The Department of Defense requires all employees to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing. Positive drug tests may result in withdrawal of offers or removal from service. Employees may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding. The testing panel screens for substances including marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, and others. Benefits As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to reward a federal career. Eligibility depends on position type and workload. Contact the hiring agency for detailed information. #J-18808-Ljbffr DLA Careers