Lead Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Title: Lead Quality Assurance Specialist

Req. # 1506-E

Posting Date: 10/29/26-11/5/26

Compensation: $129,578-$158,373

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is the prime contractor selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Phase 1B Deactivation & Demolition Contract at the West Valley Demonstration Project site. The site is a scenic 30-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York. In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, West Valley Demonstration Project continues to decontaminate and decommission facilities at this site.

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is a premier employer in the Western New York and southern-tier areas. Our benefit and compensation package includes:

- Competitive pay and opportunity for variable pay incentives - Extensive benefit offerings focused on your physical, financial, and emotional wellness - 401(k) savings plan with a 50% employer match up to 6%, plus an additional 6% automatic employer contribution for eligible employees—for a total potential company contribution of 9%. - 4-day workweek (10 hours per day) for most positions - Tuition reimbursement & professional development - Atmosphere fostering work life balance

Lifelong careers are common at West Valley Demonstration Project. If you are interested in joining the West Valley Cleanup Alliance family, apply for one of our current job openings on the WVCA Career Page.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Lead Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for planning and executing major control tasks involving technically complex processes and methods in connection with the company’s quality assurance program by applying advanced engineering principles and assists management in developing, implementing, and monitoring programs and procedures to ensure compliance with contractual, federal, state, and local requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education/Experience:

- BA/BS in Quality Engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience - Minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience - Demonstrated experience leading and/or supporting quality assessments, surveillances, and/or audits - Demonstrated experience preparing QA procedures for review, approval, and issuance in accordance with requirements and/or standards - Demonstrated experience in application of industry codes and standards

B. Licenses/Certifications:

- DOECAP auditor certification preferred - NQA-1 Lead Auditor or Lead Auditor certification preferred - American Society of Quality Certification (ASQ) preferred - Level II Non-destructive Examination (NDE) certified inspector preferred

C. Other Requirements:

- Knowledge of DOE directives, NQA-1, and QA/QC methods and standards - Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable quality software - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Excellent organizational skills - Excellent analytical skills - Regular in person attendance

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The salary and grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate’s education, training, and/or relevant experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/SCOPE OF WORK

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Anticipate, identify, and resolve a wide variety of complex technical issues. - Manage projects and special assignments to deliver results on time and within budget. - Establish priorities, work schedules, control costs, and meet deadlines. - Interpret and follow a wide variety of guidelines, policies, standards, laws, and established practices to accomplish complex tasks. - Direct the work of others, develop, and implement special projects and resources, write procedures and guidelines, and mentor others. - Develop and execute short-term strategic plans. - Guide and direct junior quality assurance specialists in completion of assignments. - Provide technical consultation to engineering, operations, and contract personnel in matters and problems related to quality. - Provide technical guidance and direction for decision-making and collaboration on particularly complex engineering problems. - Determine methods and scheduling to complete assignments and consult with management or other experienced quality engineers as problems related to a new or highly unusual situation develop. - Perform broad and extensive practices to establish concepts, theories, or programs, or to resolve complex problems. - Use independent judgment to perform, identify, and analyze diverse work control responsibilities involving different and unrelated processes and methods. - Exchange information, resolve problems and coordinate tasks effectively through written or verbal communication. - Interface with individuals or groups from outside of the organization, senior management, as well as high-ranking officials from outside of the organization. - Justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues in accordance with site practices.

U.S. Citizenship is required for employment.

WVCA is a drug free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screen, and background investigation. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.