Total 60 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in City of London, London, EC2V6DN

• 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.

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.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards.

The incumbent will be a Nurse III Patient Safety Specialist in the Office of the Functional Champion (OFC), providing dedicated support to VA's Electronic Health Record Modernization - Integration Office (EHRM-IO), within the Office of the Deputy Secretary of VA (DEPSECVA). EHRM-IO is responsible for ensuring that VA successfully prepares for, deploys, and transitions to, a new electronic health record (EHR) system. EHRM-IO will ensure the modernized EHR system is positioned to meet VA needs, and enable seamless delivery of healthcare to Veterans and qualified beneficiaries.

The Patient Safety Specialist will assist in the development and implementation of patient safety programs. He/she will have a significant role on behalf of OFC in patient safety planning and will continue to support these activities as the program matures. The incumbent works closely with the patient safety leadership team. Ultimately, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring a safe optimization of the modernized EHR. This position will work with Contractors, the Office of the ADUSH for Quality, Safety, and Value, and other partners to:

• Evaluate and review the EHR implementation safety processes and confer with leadership to evaluate and initiate changes.
• Will be familiar with all aspects of the Patient Safety Program including reporting, analyzing data, creating reports, education, policy changes, and promoting a culture of safety for Veterans.

• Establish methods to monitor the patient safety management process and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate with EHRM-IO leadership and safety partners to assess and improve systems of care delivery

• Proactively engage and identify Serious Safety Events (SSEs) utilizing a standardized classification system and facilitate investigation and action plan development in response to SSEs.

• Review, report, data trend, and track patient safety related events and near miss events, risks and issues

• Facilitates Root Cause Analyses for SSEs across the health system and helps lead the organization in adopting and embracing a culture of high reliability and safety.

• 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.

• Use only approved methods, procedures and techniques in job functions and in operation of aircraft and stresses standardization of job functions. Conducts ground school on aircraft systems in support of flight units.
• Applies the latest methods and techniques of instruction obtained through attendance at formal instructor training courses and seminars.
• Maintains liaison with aviation safety inspectors who conduct the Air Carrier Airmen Certification Program, and serves in an advisory and consulting capacity on job functions in that specialty.
• Recommends improvements and revisions to management on existing approved courses and the overall training program.
• Develops courses, outlines, and lesson plans necessary to conduct the ground training phase. Develops and analyzes tests to assure the objectives of the course are met.
• Familiarizes students with the latest regulations and requirements affecting the aviation safety inspector's job functions.
• Standardizes the inspector's performance, proficiency and timing relative to compliance with existing job functions procedures.
• Evaluates and reports the capabilities and performance of each student. Also reports areas in which further study and training are necessary.
• May be assigned responsibilities as course manager of one or more courses administered by the branch. May also be temporarily assigned to special projects to accomplish work as may be required.
• The Academy instructor has responsibility which requires highly specialized training, significant managerial skills, specific technical qualifications, and detailed proficiency equal to the highest nonsupervisory grade level in the field that significantly represents the occupational workforce.
• Possesses a high degree of human relations and communications skills which enables the individual to function as an agency role model for both new and current FAA employees.
• Possesses the skills to be able to understand and convert procedural requirements into overall function design of the FAA Academy's CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE to provide reliable and accurate course development and instruction. Maintains technical knowledge and currency equivalent to that of the highest level full performance specialist.
• The incumbent must have an in depth knowledge of the FAA Academy training process as it relates to the Aviation Safety Inspector work force job functions. Required to maintain a high level of proficiency in the operation of high performance aircraft used in air transportation; the effectiveness with which the branch training programs are coordinated and implemented will depend upon the aeronautical knowledge and proficiency, while maintaining expertise in commercial and/or general aviation state-of-the-art training programs.
• Provides support to the management team in the preparation and administration of the budget; coordination of staff training and travel administration; program management and planning; workload scheduling; space utilization, resource management; security; property management - accountable items; reports and records as required.
• When performing the duties of team coordinator, the employee will coordinate resources, such as, rooms and supplies; work schedules; T&A's; travel orders; suspenses; and, budget inputs.

*Incumbent must hold an airline transport pilot certificate or hold a commercial pilot certificate with multiengine land and instrument ratings and be eligible for an airline transport pilot certificate.

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.