Quality Assurance Support

Job TitleQuality Assurance SupportLocationRICHLAND, WA 99352 US (Primary)Job TypeFull-timeJob DescriptionSUMMARYProvide oversight support to external and internal auditing for safety and non-safety software efforts. Perform as a qualified auditor in Quality Assurance Division (QAD) independent audits, or surveillances.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESAssist Office of River Protection (ORP) in its efforts to manage and oversee the projects in accordance with Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, Hanford procedures, and the ORP Quality Assurance Program Description in respect to software.Provide quality related oversight functions to Federal Project Directors in their efforts to address performance issues and verify completion of facility milestones for software activities. Perform as an oversight team member lead.Conduct reviews of Contractor actions to address DOE Inspector General (OIG) recommendations for software issues.Conduct effectiveness reviews of contractor actions and OIG recommendations for software issues.Review and comment on new and revised QAD procedures and oversight reports to ensure the documents are of high technical quality.Review causal analysis and actions taken to prevent the recurrence for software conditions adverse to quality.Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Perform other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone. Job RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in engineering, science, technology, or business management.Nine (9) years of directly applicable successful experience as a management consultant or senior manager interfacing and working with organizational executives and senior management, or senior technical or business individuals, within government or industry on significant management, technical, or business issues.Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in software quality assurance program implementation and oversight.Highly experienced in Safety Quality Assurance (SQA) requirements as codified in Government Agencies Regulations and Orders, to ensure for safety and non-safety software engineering processes and methods meet established quality standards.Highly experienced in Safety and non-Safety Software QA Programs implementation.Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience or ability to perform under Hanford or other government agency procedures.Demonstrated experience with software quality assurance orders, guidance, consensus standards, and common industry practices.Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks (U.S. citizenship required).DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSWorking level knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.Working level knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures.Working level knowledge of DOE's program management practices, policies, andprocedures.Working level knowledge of Hanford's Quality Assurance programs.American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) or equivalent.Familiarity with or ability to learn/use other technology management tools employed at Hanford.Excellent communication responsiveness and customer service skills.Proficiency in Microsoft 365, with excellent knowledge of Word and Excel.Excellent writing and communication skills.WORK SCHEDULE Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.TRAVELThe expected travel time is less than 25%.DRIVING REQUIREMENTSMust have or be able to attain a valid state driver's license and be insurable on the company's automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is primarily performed in a professional office setting, including the normal office equipment (e.g., computer, fax machines, copier) and with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.PHYSICAL DEMANDSPosition consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing; occasional walking or standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting boxes weighing up to 30 pounds. Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. It is Katmai's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.Compliance:To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/We are a VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal_opportunity Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).Executive Order 11246, as amended, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.Benefits PackageEligibleEducationBachelor's DegreeCategoryProfessionalExemption TypeExemptTravel0 - 25%