Quality Assistant Jobs in District Of Columbia

Job Title: Special Assistant Quality and Program Integration Job in WASHINGTON, DC Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Washington, DC Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Agency:Recovery Act Accountability and Transparency BoardJob Announcement Number:RZ-2010-03Job Title:Special Assistant (Quality and Program Integration)Salary Range:0.00 - 0.00 USD /yearSeries & Grade:GS-0301-14/15Open Period:Wednesday, January 13, 2010 to Wednesday, January 12, 2011Position Information:Full-TimeDetail not to exceed12 months.Duty Locations:1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC Who May Be Considered:Applications will be accepted from current permanent federal employees in the Washington, DC commuting area.Targeted Work Environment(s)Flexible Arrangements:Attracting applicants who want a work environment that welcomes and accommodates traditional and flexible work arrangements.Job Summary: Be part of the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board - a unique team of dedicated professionals which operates a portfolio of highly-visible nationwide systems, including Recovery.gov and FederalReporting.gov. The Special Assistant for Quality and Program Integration will advise and assist the Director and Chief of Staff regarding the integration of activities between the Information Technology, Web Content and Data Analysis Teams for the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board's (RATB) transparency mission. He/she will ensure a holistic view of the enterprise, quickly understand and react to changes in a high profile and fast paced environment, ensure quality across the organization, and reduce costs through sound approaches and the production of value added products.Major Duties: The Special Assistant for Quality and Program Integration has the following specific roles and responsibilities: Works with a multidisciplinary team of professionals from the RATB and its contractors to plan and implement programs for achieving and maintaining product quality throughout the life cycle of FederalReporting.gov and Recovery.gov. Manages or participates in processes to ensure quality and portfolio management to promote sound financial management of RATB contracts. Assists the Director and Chief of Staff with liaison interactions across organizations to include the Office of Management and Budget, the White House, federal agencies, as well as state/local/private organizations for matters relating to Recovery.gov and FederalReporting.gov. Provides a focal point for cross organizational quality efforts, and liaison with numerous internal and external groups to include the Council of Inspector Generals for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) and the CIGIE Information Technology Committee, as well as bringing RATB's technology forward to the greater inspector general community. Serves as the lead for coordinating work of RATB's Recovery.gov Information Technology Committee to ensure executive strategic direction for RATB information system efforts. Serves as the COTR for contracts related to IV&V and quality management. Other duties as assigned.Qualifications: Bachelor degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Project Management or related fields a plus. PMO or other certifications are also a plus. At least five years of relevant working experience in information systems. Expertise in quality and quality management principles and experience in web based distributed information systems environment. Knowledge of quality assurance and relevant process-related software products and knowledge and understanding of trends and developments in quality assurance management processes are a plus. Experience in conducting reviews and assessing information systems to provide confidence that adequate technical requirements are established; products and services conform to established technical requirements; and satisfactory performance is achieved. Experience with project management required; PMO or other certification a plus. Well-developed analytical, verbal and written communication skills. Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs.Prior to and any time after appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.How You Will Be Evaluated: All applicants will be evaluated on their experience and/or education.Benefits:Tele-work / telecommuting may be made available after you have come on board. Other Information:THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY CAREER BROADING OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AS A DETAILEE IN THE RECOVERY ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY BOARD, A UNIQUE GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO SOLICIT APPLICATIONS FOR A NON-REIMBURSABLE DETAIL UP TO 12 MONTHS.How To Apply: 1)Form OF612, Optional Application for Federal Employment OR resume or other written format that includes the information identified in OF-512, Applying for a Federal Job2)In order to be considered you are also required to submit the Detailee Assignment Approval form located at the bottom of this announcement. The form must be signed by your supervisor. Once signed, please fax the document to the attention of Recovery Team Detail at Register to View or email it to .OTHER INFORMATION:Applicants will be notified of receipt of application and again at the point of selection/non-selection.Failure to submit all required documents and information requested may result in your not receiving full consideration for this detail opportunity. Applications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted in the application.There are two options for applying:1)APPLICATION OPTION 1 " EMAIL: Email your resume OR OF-612 to 2)APPLICATION OPTION 2 " FAX: Fax your resume OR OF-612 to Register to View . NON-REIMBURSABLE DETAILEE ASSIGNMENT APPROVAL I APPROVE MY EMPLOYEE, _______________________ TO SERVE A NON-REIMBURSABLE DETAILEE ASSIGNMENT FOR THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, RECOVERY ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY BOARD FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME. AS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, I UNDERSTAND THAT UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BOTH ORGANIZATIONS, WE MAY TERMINATE THE DETAILEE ASSIGNMENT AT ANY TIME IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. SUPERVISOR or APPROVING OFFICIAL NAME: __________________________________________SUPERVISOR TITLE AND ORGANIZATION:______________________________________________SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE & DATE: ___________________________________________________Contact Information:Recovery Team Phone: Register to View Fax: Register to View Email: Register to View Or write:Recovery Act Accountability & Transparency Board1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NWSuite 700Washington, DC 20006 US Fax: Register to View What To Expect Next:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualification. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the manager for further consideration and possible interview. EEO Policy Statement:http://www.usajobs.gov/eeoReasonable Accommodation Policy Statement:http://www.usajobs.gov/rapsVeterans Information:http://www.usajobs.gov/viLegal and Regulatory Guidance:http://www.usajobs.gov/lrgUSAJOBS Control Number: 1782450Control Number: 85601669