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Summary GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Government Secure and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia. Responsibilities Provide technical advice and assistance to the Managing Direct, Operations Manager, and the agency Deputy Director on technical services for controlling and improving the quality of secure products. Manage and direct SID’s Secure Quality Management and Quality Assurance Sections for both Washington, DC (DC) and Stennis, MS (SPF). Participate in the development of strategic and operational plans; analyze supply chain and assess the impact on program requirements. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SID Quality Managedfment System which is ISO 9001 certified. Make recommendations to the Managing Director regarding software requirements, methods of improvement, acquisition of new equipment or warehouse management systems for both Quality and Inventory processes. Prepare special or recurring reports and study relating to U.S. Passports and Secure Credential Quality program operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist, PG - 1910 - 15 , you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the PG-14 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position must include: 1. Experience working in a Quality Assurance Management Role within an Engineering/Manufacturing site or similar industry. AND 2. Directing all components of a quality assurance program such as long range planning of operations, managing staff, quality compliance, utilization of equipment and materials to assure all commitments are met and the efficiency of the operations are maintained. AND 3. Maintaining International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certification efforts. AND 4. Preparing reports and studies pertaining to a Quality Assurance Program. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (01/14/2026) to be considered. Education Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used or this grade level. Additional Information Employment of Relatives Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302 Work Life Balance The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a Top Secret Clearance. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a Top Secret clearance. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs; this security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months. GPO will conduct an interim security clearance, pending the completion of the full investigative requirements for the final Top Secret clearance. The interim security clearance will be granted based on the favorable completion of preliminary checks that are accomplished as part of the security clearance process. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance. The selectee will work shift 1. Work hours are four (4) ten (10) hour days working Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.