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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionREADY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?Do you have an active TS/SCI clearance and experience supporting federal acquisition, contractor performance oversight, or quality assurance surveillance? Are you familiar with Performance Work Statements (PWS), Performance Requirements Summaries (PRS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), CPARS, and contractor performance monitoring? Do you enjoy evaluating performance, identifying risk, and helping ensure contractors meet Government requirements? If so, we invite you to read on.ABOUT THIS ROLESt. Michael's is hiring an Acquisition Quality Assurance Specialist to support a Department of Defense (DoD) client at Fort Belvoir, VA. In this client-facing role, you will support acquisition and contract quality assurance activities throughout the contract lifecycle. You will evaluate contractor performance, conduct surveillance and compliance reviews, identify deficiencies and risks, develop corrective action recommendations, and support Government personnel responsible for contract oversight.The ideal candidate brings experience in federal acquisition, contract surveillance, contractor performance management, or DoD quality assurance and understands how tools such as PWS, PRS, QASP, MSRs, NCRs, and CPARS are used to monitor contract performance. You will work closely with Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), acquisition professionals, contractors, and other Government stakeholders to help ensure contract requirements are met and performance issues are identified and addressed.LOCATIONFort Belvoir, VA (On-site)WHO YOU AREBachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, Business Administration, Acquisition, Contract Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in quality assurance, federal acquisition, contract surveillance, contractor performance oversight, or a closely related area.Demonstrated knowledge of federal contract quality assurance principles, methods, and tools, including experience with:Performance Work Statements (PWS)Performance Requirements Summaries (PRS)Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP)Monthly Status Reports (MSR)Non-Conformance Reports (NCR)Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)Experience evaluating contractor performance against established contract requirements and performance standards.Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of an acquisition and contracting team.Active TS/SCI clearance.Preferred qualifications include:Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) experience.Special Operations Forces (SOF) experience.Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition or contracting organizations.Familiarity with acquisition and contract administration systems such as: WAWF, JAM, SPM, EDA, CPARSExperience supporting or training Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs).PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and contract surveillance processes that support compliance with contract requirements, Government standards, and applicable regulations.Review and evaluate contractor performance against established Performance Work Statements, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans, performance standards, and other contract requirements.Conduct audits, surveillance activities, inspections, and performance reviews to identify compliance issues, deficiencies, and areas for improvement.Identify and document non-conformities and performance deficiencies and assist in developing corrective action recommendations.Monitor corrective actions and evaluate whether identified deficiencies have been adequately resolved.Identify potential performance and quality risks and recommend mitigation strategies.Collect, analyze, and interpret contractor performance and quality data to i