Quality Control Specialist - (Hybrid with 50% travel)

About the role

Serco is looking for an OQE Specialist that will serve as the central authority for validation, tracking, and adjudication of all Objective Quality Evidence associated with Alteration Installation Teams (AIT) and post-delivery test events. This role ensures that all work completed during availabilities is properly documented, meets contractual and technical requirements, and is audit-ready for government review. The position will also own development and execution of the AIT Consolidated Test and Inspection Plan (TIP) framework. This role is contingent upon your ability to maintain and transfer an active Secret security clearance. Position can be worked out of Norfolk, VA area or Pascagoula, MS.

Responsibilities

• AIT OQE Oversight: Lead the collection, validation, and submission of all OQE generated by AITs across LPD and LHA platforms. Verify all required OQE is complete, accurate, and compliant with contract data requirements and applicable NAVSEA standards. Ensure OQE is properly mapped and traceable to specific work items, test procedures, and TIP requirements. Interface with shipyard, SUPSHIP, and program office stakeholders to resolve OQE discrepancies and deficiencies. Maintain centralized tracking tools to provide real-time status of OQE completion across all work items.
• AIT Consolidated Test & Inspection Plan (TIP) Management: Develop, maintain, and manage the AIT Consolidated Test and Inspection Plan (TIP) across all assigned availabilities. Ensure all AIT work items are properly captured within the TIP with clear inspection and test requirements. Verify each TIP is fully populated with required checkpoints, acceptance criteria, and associated OQE. Ensure alignment between TIP execution, test procedures, and Trial Card generation. Continuously update TIP status to reflect execution progress and completion metrics. Document, maintain, and track exceptions to installs.
• Trial Card Management (BTs, ATs, FCTs): Manage the full lifecycle of Trial Cards generated during Builder’s Trials (BTs), Acceptance Trials (ATs), and Final Contract Trials (FCTs). Coordinate with test conductors, waterfront teams, and ship’s force to ensure accurate documentation of discrepancies. Track Trial Card resolution status, ensuring closure actions are properly documented and supported by OQE. Facilitate adjudication meetings and provide status reporting to leadership and stakeholders. Ensure all Trial Cards are closed or properly dispositioned