Total 107 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Client Office: Washington, DC

• Develops a Quality Surveillance Plan (QASP) with detailed procedure for the activities of a Supply Support Activity (SSA)
• Serves as Quality Assurance Specialist responsible for maintenance in the development, coordination, and implementation of the Directorate's Quality Assurance Program
• Quality Assurance Specialist knowledge and ability to effectively audit industrial processes covering supply activities.
• Serves as a specialist for the statistical quality assurance program to evaluate performance of the Q-E System

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Schedules, plans, and conducts comprehensive, on-site and virtual reviews of small- to mid-sized FAS cooperators, participants, grant recipients, and private voluntary organizations' financial systems.
• Conducts analysis of the following areas (but not limited to): micro purchase credit card transactions; representation fund expenses; administration of petty cash; unliquidated obligations; travel vouchers; procurement actions and expenses.
• Prepares and submits comprehensive and well-documented review file workpapers to the supervisor or designated senior specialist for review.
• Assists senior level Compliance Review Specialists with conducting special surveys, studies, and reviews of FAS programs, policies, and procedures and prepares recommendations for improvement.
• Assists in reviewing and evaluating existing and proposed legislation and regulations to determine the impact they may have on FAS operational systems, and whether they have adequate safeguards to detect or prevent fraud, waste, and mismanagement.
• Assesses internal controls of the organizations for: adequacy of safeguarding FAS resources; accuracy and reliability of data furnished to FAS; and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

• You will perform mechanical, piping, and structural inspections, in-process, product, pre-test, test inspections, certification and acceptance of completed work reviews on nuclear reactor plant, refueling, and overhaul work.
• You will ensure reactor grade cleanliness is maintained in accordance with local directives as required by specification for reactor plant cleanliness.
• You will perform weld joint in-process and acceptance inspections for nuclear welding and non-destructive tests.
• You will initiate and authorize rejection of workmanship, components, materials, and procedures that do not meet specifications by preparing a nuclear deficiency report.
• You will perform surveillance of ongoing or completed work to ensure compliance with all applicable directives.

As a Financial Compliance Manager (Chief, Office of Compliance), you will:

• Direct and monitor the Bureau's internal control, product accountability, and internal quality audit program to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded from loss, misuse, or misappropriation, and to ensure conformance with the Bureau's quality management system.
• Oversee the planning and conducting of independent reviews of Bureau organizations, programs, systems and activities to assess the adequacy of and to improve internal controls and compliance with internal and external control-related requirements.
• Provide monthly and other periodic reports to executive level management in the Bureau regarding outstanding corrective actions and controls reviews.
• Serve as a member, Ex Officio, on the Bureau's executive level Internal Control Policy Committee (ICPC) and advise ICPC regarding internal control and audit related issues.
• Perform such human resources functions as interviewing staff, resolving employee complaints, effecting disciplinary measures, initiating personnel actions and training, developing staff (e-performance and workforce analysis), and supporting affirmative action programs that are typical of Office Chief positions in BEP.

• You will oversee the planning and assignment of work by management so work is completed based on priorities and resource capabilities.
• You will brief high ranking officials to report on inspection findings and recommendations.
• You will document problems, deficiencies, violations of laws and regulations, orders, directives, or practices for compliance with requirements.
• You will promote the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program in respect to training, promotions, awards, appointments, recognition to achieve goals and objectives.

• You will advise building officials on corrective action needed for code violations.
• You will participate in investigations into causes of fires by inspecting damaged areas or interviewing witnesses.
• You will determine correct water pressures for the heights to be pumped for both structural and wild land firefighting.
• You will implement a risk management plan in accordance with fire and emergency regulations.
• You will draft corrective plans of action for fire code violations observed during an inspection.

We are seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and talented individual to be the Supervisory Contract Specialist for OIG's Management and Planning Division (M&P). M&P provides expert consultative advice to the Inspector General and senior OIG leadership on administrative and fiscal policy, and provides direct administrative services in support of the important work performed by the OIG's nationwide workforce. This position is located in M&P's Office of Administrative Services (OAS), which provides direction and support to the varied responsibilities in the OAS portfolio including facilities management and building services, contracting and procurement, property management, voice telecommunications, transportation and parking, logistics, occupational safety programs, mail, printing, and audio visual and publications support. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing critical administrative and technical services in support of the OIG's core oversight mission. Typical work assignments include:

• Manages and directs the full range of acquisition planning, negotiations, award, modification, management/administration, and termination of contracts encompassing the full range of diverse and complex types.
• Represents OIG in a variety of duties such as the Bureau Ability One Representative, Bureau Small Business Representative and Bureau Acquisition Policy Representative.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinate, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinate(s) based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; evaluates work performance of subordinate(s).
• Serves as the Bureau Acquisition Career Manager. Regularly attending the Acquisition Career Manager quarterly meetings and implementing any changes to the program within DOJ OIG.
• Serves as spokesperson for the OIG during complex contract negotiations that impact a sizeable portion of the agency's resources and is highly visible; coordinates with high level management and arranges for their participation in negotiation conferences, if necessary.
• Works with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, field activities, and others (Contracting Officer's Representatives, etc.) to resolve acquisition issues.
• Conducts compliance reviews of highly complex multi-million dollar contracts and also actions that fall under the Simplified Acquisition threshold to ensure that content of contract documentation is accurate and that all required documentation is incorporated.
• Manages Reporting/Compliance Requirements. Monitors contact oversight and compliance with data calls to include coordination and reporting as required or requested, for all protests awards, reports of procurement management reviews, inspections, investigations, contract operation.

This position may be filled in any one of the following locations: Washington, DC, Asheville, NC, Fayetteville, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Columbia, SC, Nashville, TN

OIG's Office of Investigations (OI) investigates potential crimes and civil violations of law involving VA programs and operations committed by VA employees, contractors, beneficiaries, and other individuals. These investigations focus on a wide range of matters including health care, procurement, benefits, education, construction, and other fraud; cybercrime and identity theft; bribery, embezzlement, and conflicts of interest; drug offenses; and violent crimes. OI is staffed by special agents, forensic accountants, analysts, and other professional staff in headquarters divisions and regional field offices that use data analytics, cyber-tools, covert operations, and other strategies to detect and address conduct that poses a threat to or has harmed VA personnel, operations, and the veterans or other beneficiaries they service. Through criminal prosecutions and civil monetary recoveries, OI's investigations promote integrity, patient safety, efficiency, and accountability within VA.

The Criminal Investigator (Special Agent), located in the in Mid-Atlantic Field Office, is responsible for planning, managing, conducting, and concluding (independently, jointly, or as a team leader) complex and sensitive criminal, civil, and administrative investigations and other matters involving VA's programs and operations.

The duties of the Supervisory Criminal Investigator, include:

• Functioning as a law enforcement officer with full law enforcement authority, i.e., carrying authorized firearms and other enforcement equipment; applying for and executing arrest and search warrants; searching, apprehending, and transporting criminals and arranging for their detention.
• Managing criminal and administrative operations conducted from multiple offices in the region that provide investigative services to VA Medical Centers, Regional Offices, and other VA entities located in a number of states and encompassing multiple judicial districts.
• Ensuring subordinates are operating under the provisions of the Attorney General Guidelines for Offices of Inspector General with Statutory Law Enforcement Authority, CIGIE Quality Standards for Investigations, and other directives, rules, policy notes, and guidance
• Managing and directly overseeing other supervisory criminal investigators in the region who are assigned to assist incumbents in achieving OIG and OI investigative goals and objectives.

This position may be filled in any one of the following locations: Washington, DC, Asheville, NC, Fayetteville, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Columbia, SC, Nashville, TN

OIG's Office of Investigations (OI) investigates potential crimes and civil violations of law involving VA programs and operations committed by VA employees, contractors, beneficiaries, and other individuals. These investigations focus on a wide range of matters including health care, procurement, benefits, education, construction, and other fraud; cybercrime and identity theft; bribery, embezzlement, and conflicts of interest; drug offenses; and violent crimes. OI is staffed by special agents, forensic accountants, analysts, and other professional staff in headquarters divisions and regional field offices that use data analytics, cyber-tools, covert operations, and other strategies to detect and address conduct that poses a threat to or has harmed VA personnel, operations, and the veterans or other beneficiaries they service. Through criminal prosecutions and civil monetary recoveries, OI's investigations promote integrity, patient safety, efficiency, and accountability within VA.

The Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Special Agent in Charge), located in the in Mid-Atlantic Field Office, oversees the region, and supervises complex and sensitive criminal, civil, and administrative investigations and other matters involving VA's programs and operations.

The duties of the Supervisory Criminal Investigator, include:

• Functioning as a law enforcement officer with full law enforcement authority, i.e., carrying authorized firearms and other enforcement equipment; applying for and executing arrest and search warrants; searching, apprehending, and transporting criminals and arranging for their detention.
• Managing criminal and administrative operations conducted from multiple offices in the region that provide investigative services to VA Medical Centers, Regional Offices, and other VA entities located in a number of states and encompassing multiple judicial districts.
• Ensuring subordinates are operating under the provisions of the Attorney General Guidelines for Offices of Inspector General with Statutory Law Enforcement Authority, CIGIE Quality Standards for Investigations, and other directives, rules, policy notes, and guidance.
• Managing and directly overseeing other supervisory criminal investigators in the region who are assigned to assist incumbents in achieving OIG and OI investigative goals and objectives.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Grants Management Specialist (Government Technical Representative), you will:

• Utilize management information systems to manage grant awards and make recommendations to management on uses of management information systems to improve the administrative and programmatic aspects of the program.
• Monitor awardees' performance, including progress against the approved work plan, performance schedules, and budget. Review and make recommendations on awardees' payment requests and financial reports.
• Conduct close-out schedules for technical assistance grantees, provide final written evaluation of grantees' performance and conduct follow-up with field office staff on final Government Technical Representative (GTR) reports where necessary.
• Participate in work groups and teams to review and develop policies, procedures, or guidelines to standardize procedures and to increase effectiveness of office operations and the Technical Assistance program. Solicit input from grantees and applicants to develop policy recommendations for improved administration of the technical assistance programs. Communicate recommendations to senior staff and the Director accordingly.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Grants Management Specialist (Government Technical Representative), you will:

• Utilize management information systems to manage grant awards and make recommendations to management on uses of management information systems to improve the administrative and programmatic aspects of the program.
• Monitor awardees' performance, including progress against the approved work plan, performance schedules, and budget. Review and make recommendations on awardees' payment requests and financial reports.
• Conduct close-out schedules for technical assistance grantees, provide final written evaluation of grantees' performance and conduct follow-up with field office staff on final Government Technical Representative (GTR) reports where necessary.
• Participate in work groups and teams to review and develop policies, procedures, or guidelines to standardize procedures and to increase effectiveness of office operations and the Technical Assistance program. Solicit input from grantees and applicants to develop policy recommendations for improved administration of the technical assistance programs. Communicate recommendations to senior staff and the Director accordingly.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Grants Management Specialist (Government Technical Representative), you will:

• Utilize management information systems to manage grant awards and make recommendations to management on uses of management information systems to improve the administrative and programmatic aspects of the program.
• Monitor awardees' performance, including progress against the approved work plan, performance schedules, and budget. Review and make recommendations on awardees' payment requests and financial reports.
• Conduct close-out schedules for technical assistance grantees, provide final written evaluation of grantees' performance and conduct follow-up with field office staff on final Government Technical Representative (GTR) reports where necessary.
• Participate in work groups and teams to review and develop policies, procedures, or guidelines to standardize procedures and to increase effectiveness of office operations and the Technical Assistance program. Solicit input from grantees and applicants to develop policy recommendations for improved administration of the technical assistance programs. Communicate recommendations to senior staff and the Director accordingly.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Grants Management Specialist (Government Technical Representative), you will:

• Utilize management information systems to manage grant awards and make recommendations to management on uses of management information systems to improve the administrative and programmatic aspects of the program.
• Monitor awardees' performance, including progress against the approved work plan, performance schedules, and budget. Review and make recommendations on awardees' payment requests and financial reports.
• Conduct close-out schedules for technical assistance grantees, provide final written evaluation of grantees' performance and conduct follow-up with field office staff on final Government Technical Representative (GTR) reports where necessary.
• Participate in work groups and teams to review and develop policies, procedures, or guidelines to standardize procedures and to increase effectiveness of office operations and the Technical Assistance program. Solicit input from grantees and applicants to develop policy recommendations for improved administration of the technical assistance programs. Communicate recommendations to senior staff and the Director accordingly.

As an IT Specialist (Policy/Planning) (Division Director Capital Planning and Investment Control), you will:

• Have the primary leading role in the management of the Capital Planning and investment Control (CPIC) program, guiding and overseeing the selection, control, and evaluation of IT investments through the Agency's CPIC process.
• Act as the expert IT administrative subject matter expert and demonstrates proficiency in the areas of program establishment and implementation.
• Serve as the OCIO spokesperson regarding IT administrative issues to external interest groups, media, contracting officials, vendor, and high-level technical staff.
• Produce decision-oriented work products that are often findings and recommendations that may be of major significance to senior management.

As the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), we remain an independent and objective organization, conducting and supervising audits, evaluations, and investigations relating to the Department's programs and operations. We promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in these programs and operations as we also strive to prevent and detect fraud, abuse, and mismanagement. We are committed to keeping the HUD Secretary, Congress, and our stakeholders fully and currently informed about challenges and deficiencies and the necessity for and progress of corrective actions. We invite you to join HUD OIG, where we are guided by four shared core values of integrity, accountability, diversity, and courage. These core values serve as the framework for all of our work.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-15 . If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Provide legal advice and guidance on issues related to the conduct of OSI investigations and inquiries, and other initiatives to prevent or detect fraud and mismanagement in agency programs and operations requiring consideration of complex issues of civil and administrative law, practice and procedure, remedies and enforcement mechanisms.
• Conduct investigations and inquiries. Analyze allegations for potential violations of law; create investigative plans; conduct investigative interviews; obtain electronic and documentary evidence; review and organize evidence; present matters to the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorneys; and draft investigative reports.
• Represent the Inspector General as necessary, providing advice and support in connection with the Inspector General's participation in interdepartmental committees and projects of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) and other interagency bodies.
• Serve as the resource point in the OIG for resolution of difficult legal strategies and issues concerning effective implementation of investigations related to the operations of HUD program areas nationwide.