Job Description

Summary

The Sr Quality Analyst role will lead the performance of internal and external quality surveys/audits or performance-based assessments. Assesses conformance to and effectiveness of operating practices for satisfaction of the requirements contained in drawings, specifications, operating requirements, and internal procedures. Evaluates overall level of performance in major functional areas identifying strengths and concerns related to an area's organization, processes, procedures, and programs. Reports results and publishes or assists in the development of final reports. The Sr Quality Analyst will represent the KCNSC on a NNSA Quality Assurance Survey Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the evaluation of the planning, performance, and reporting results of operating practices.
• Creates and presents information to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducts follow-up activities to verify the completion and effectiveness of reported corrective actions taken to resolve compliance or performance issues.
• Identified as a subject matter expert in technical and administrative areas including knowledge of DOE Orders (draft and released), Secretary of Energy Notices, DOE guidelines and directives, appropriate regulatory agency regulations, NNSA Weapon Quality Policy (NAP-401.1X) international standards (i.e. ISO 9001/14001/45001) FM&T processes, procedures, organizational structure, and functional interrelationships.
• Establishes and maintains proficiency in performance assessment, quality assurance, and root cause analysis methodology.
• Serves as a Mentor to other Quality Analysts during Assessments or surveys.
• Assigns and develops justifiable performance, compliance, or effectiveness level values.
• Maintains appropriate records, provides input for managerial summaries, and assures that historical records are complete and maintained appropriately.
• Performs challenging special assignments that utilize auditing and/or data analyzation skills in varied business applications or for new customers, yielding higher respect from peers and KCNSC leaders. Examples could include participation as a Baldridge or MQA equivalent examiner, leading multiple offsite/NSE audits with multi-person audit teams, etc.

You Must Have

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field, or two additional years of direct work experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business.
• United States Citizenship
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations).

We Value

• Experience as a shipped nonconformance POC with both internal and external customers
• Prior experience managing shipped nonconformance information: validating submittals, supporting extent of condition / containment initiatives, and related quality documentation
• Prior experience with overseeing/facilitates escapes issues closures and maintain escapes reporting metrics for the plant.
• Prior experience with developing and improving escapes processes and procedures.
• Experience with managing activities relating to Escape non-conformances and relative associations with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Weapon Quality Division and Kansas City Field Office (KCFO) is a Plus.

Additional Information

• JOB ID: 2304
• Remote Eligibility: Hybrid
• Travel Required: 0-10%
• Hourly/Salary: Salary
• Relocation Available: Yes

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