Description

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technologist to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in implementing and maintaining quality assurance programs, procedures, and controls that ensure our products and services meet the highest standards. The ideal candidate will be proactive in conducting inspections and audits, enforcing specifications, and adhering to regulatory agency requirements. Your commitment to quality will help us uphold our reputation for excellence.

On any given day, you may be called upon to:

• Conduct ongoing inspections and audits to assess compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Enforce specifications and ensure that corrective actions are implemented promptly to address any quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine quality assurance programs and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range

$63,800 - $123,400

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require

• High School Diploma, plus 3 years of relevant experience in quality assurance or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in organizing documentation systems and performing quality assurance using internal and/or external standards
• Active DOE Q-level security clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• Knowledge and experience in document review processes and maintaining/inspecting procedures to established standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in using quality assurance tools and software
• Strong skills in the preparation and presentation of results
• Ability to model behaviors that reflect Sandia's core values

About Our Team

The Center Operations department (1861) is dedicated to establishing and maintaining the operations culture, principles, and practices within the center. We serve as a central hub for managing the operational needs of center 1800, leveraging both internal expertise and site-wide resources to achieve our objectives. We utilize engineering operations and domain expertise to define and negotiate system requirements for the Center's Environment Health and Safety, Mission/Quality Assurance, Safeguards and Security, Facilities, and Digital Infrastructure activities. Our primary objectives are to create new digital tools that streamline processes and deliver measurable gains in operational efficiencies, supporting center operations by managing waste management, safety programs, and center communications. Our mission is to ensure that center 1800 maintains the highest-quality standards, tools, and communication strategies. We foster critical thinking, empower employees, and forge exceptional partnerships to help the center achieve its objectives.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.