| Description |
| Posting Title |
QA Accreditation Manager |
| Requisition Number |
2919BR |
| Location |
Golden, CO |
| Position Type |
Regular Employee |
| Hours Per Week |
40 |
| Job/Research Summary |
This position provides advanced-level Quality Assurance services to the Laboratory. Responsible for
planning, directing, and implementing specified QA Program projects in support of Laboratory and Office priorities. Interact directly with senior management,
line management, and laboratory staff on a regular basis and work with minimal direction. Play a key role in moving the Laboratory toward a mature Quality Management System that is compliant with international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001. |
| Job Duties |
• Support ongoing maintenance/implementation of
NREL’s QA Program
• Assist in developing QA work products including policies, lab-level procedures, local desk procedures, and implementation tools
• Apply advanced QA technical and management skills to solve moderately complex problems while
implementing the QA Program across the Laboratory Lead cross-cutting and focused QA assessments
throughout the Laboratory
• Perform causal analysis, create formal assessment reports, and manage corrective actions from
assessments
• As a QA point-of-contact, provide advanced support and guidance to assigned organizations. Support and guidance includes:
- Risk assessments
- Process development
- Measurement program development and data analysis
- Corrective action management
- Process improvement
• Assist Office management with annual QA Program/Project planning for the QA Program
• Perform special project technical work: individually,
as a team member, or as a team lead
• Support ISO accreditation/certification efforts throughout the Laboratory
• Develop and conduct Quality-related training for NREL staff and educate management about the QA Program. Training may also include presentations at new employee orientation.
• Represent NREL in external forums, such as, EFCOG, Battelle Communities of Practice and other
DOE/national lab events. Conduct presentations at forums, as requested. |
| Required Education and Experience |
Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
Or, relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education/experience.
Or, relevant JD or equivalent relevant education/experience. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills and Attributes |
Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines.
Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Strong leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs. |
| Additional Required Knowledge, Skills and Attributes |
Demonstrated advanced skills in one or more areas of the QA Program and intermediate experience in project management or team/group management
• Advanced QA skills, abilities, and techniques in select QA areas
• Ability to develop standards for Laboratory areas where little precedence exists
• Evidence of formal Quality Assurance training is required (e.g., ISO Management Systems, Six-Sigma, Baldrige, CMMI, Conducting Assessments, Process
Mapping, Performing Root Cause Analysis,Performance Measurements, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient at using all applications in the MS Office
suite |
| Preferred Qualifications |
Master’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline
is required; or a combination of bachelor’s degree, professional certification, and relevant experience
• 10 years of relevant experience implementing Quality Management Systems
• Experience with multiple Quality Management Systems desired (e.g., ISO-9001, ISO-14001, OHSAS 18000, ISO-17025, ANSI-Z1.13, DOE O 414.1, CMMI,
etc.)
• Experience with implementing QA Programs within Research and Development organizations
Experience with developing QA work products for major and minor construction projects. Work products include construction QA/QC Plans, design verification
checklists, and processes for performing construction site walkthroughs and verification.
• Experience with the identification of suspect and
counterfeit items
• Formal certification in the quality discipline desired (e.g., Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational
Excellence, Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality
Engineer, Certified Software Quality Engineer, etc.) |
| EEO Policy |
NREL is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. NREL promotes a work environment that does not discriminate against workers or job applicants and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or veteran status, including special disabled veterans.
NREL validates right to work using E-Verify. NREL will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please see www.nrel.gov/employment/eeo.html. |
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