Role Description - Develops scope of certification and audit agendas through consultation with customers. - Confirms audit days are adequate based on headcount and complexity. - Presents audit plans to customers and audit team. - Manages the audit. - Determines the customer’s degree of readiness for assessment to appropriate standards. - Assists customer in understanding the standard and program requirements. - Directs the conduct of the audit and the activities of audit team members. - Assesses the conformance of the management system to multiple standards through: - Performing system and process audits. - Review of customer documentation and records. - Interview of customer management and staff. - Observation of customer processes. - Documents audit results including: - Audit trails. - Strengths and opportunities. - Nonconformities. - Prepares audit reports and supporting documentation. - Reaches team consensus on the audit results having final responsibility for the team conclusions. - Presents results of audit to client verbally and in writing. - Assists in training, qualification and ongoing evaluation of candidate auditors and auditors. - Assists in analyzing customer responses to nonconformities for acceptance. - Performs audits in accordance with DQS Inc. program and accreditation requirements. - Performs other duties as directed. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree and minimum of four years’ experience in quality systems management. - Certification as an AS9100 Rev D Aerospace Experienced Lead Auditor (AA, AEA, AIEA) in the SAE OASIS database is a must. - Passed an accredited 40-hour ISO 9001, or AS9100 lead auditor course. - Experience in implementation of AS9100, AS9110 and/or AS9120 desired. - Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications. - Critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to concerns. - Excellent oral and written communication and follow-through skills. - Accountability. - Time-management. - Ability to work independently in a virtual, home-based environment. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic. The employer is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual.

Role Description As a Senior Crop Insurance Claims Auditor, you will deliver exceptional customer service to agents and producers by accurately and efficiently reviewing and processing medium to complex crop insurance claim files. You will serve as a subject matter expert in at least one area of claims auditing, providing guidance and expertise to support colleagues and ensure consistency and quality across all audit activities. Location: This position will be remote and may be based in any of the following states: Kansas, Iowa, Montana, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Minnesota, or Nebraska. What you’ll be doing: - Accurately and efficiently audit and process crop insurance claims to meet quality, compliance, and production standards. - Communicate with underwriters, adjusters, agents, and producers to ensure timely resolution of claim-related issues. - Work independently and collaboratively to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and recommend appropriate resolutions. - Research and interpret policy guidance and reference materials, including Loss Adjustment Manuals (LAM), policy provisions, Standard Operating Procedures, and other internal resources. - Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and internal policies and procedures in all claim activities. - Handle a range of crop claims, including moderate to advanced complexity. - Investigate and resolve complex claims issues with limited supervision while maintaining accuracy and consistency. Qualifications - 5+ years of crop insurance experience preferred. - Proven experience in crop insurance claims auditing and processing preferred. - Strong understanding of Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) policies and ability to apply them in practice preferred. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general technical/computer systems. - Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across internal teams and external partners. Requirements - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. - Ability to stand or sit constantly/continuously. - Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. - Visual: Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and visual inspection. Benefits - Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution. - Pharmacy benefits with mail order options. - Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children. - Vision benefits. - Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. - Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children. - Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments. - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions. - Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays. - Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program. - Employee Assistance Program. - Tax-Free Commuter Benefit. - Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits.

Role Description DQS Inc. is a leading global business providing independent management system assessments and certifications to clients across all industries. The organization continues to expand its global presence with more than 80 offices in 60 countries. Our team of industry-leading experts provides value added services that help clients improve their business processes, which ultimately helps to improve the bottom line. Our company has immediate openings and is seeking Contract Lead Auditors for ISO 9001:2015 in the United States. Working closely with your scheduler you will visit client locations and perform the audit as specified. - Successful work history - Strong interpersonal and organizational skills - Excellent written and oral communication capabilities - Ability to work in a virtual, home-based environment - Knowledge of principles and methods for standard assessments - Ability to assess customer needs, meet quality standards for services, and evaluate customer satisfaction - Work independently and project a professional image appropriate to the work environment - Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications - Critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to concerns - Experience with management systems, 2nd and 3rd party certifications, ISO-9001 processes and/or previous certification auditing/assessment skills highly desired - Excellent communication and follow-through skills - Ability to travel extensively Qualifications - RAB approved or Exemplar Global certified 40-hour ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course, or 36-hour course with exam - 4-Year College Degree - 5+ years of Auditing Experience Benefits - Competitive daily rates with expenses paid weekly Equal Employment Opportunity DQS Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic. The employer is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual.

Role Description DQS Inc., a leading global independent business service organization delivering assurance to customers with standards-based solutions, has immediate openings for qualified contract ISO 14001/45001/RC Lead Auditors. - The candidate will have a successful work history, in addition to strong interpersonal and organizational skills with excellent written and oral communication capabilities. - Ability to work in a virtual, home-based environment and travel within the US. - Knowledge of EMS principles and methods for standard assessments. - Must be able to assess customer needs, meet quality standards for services, and evaluate customer satisfaction. - Work independently and project a professional image appropriate to the work environment. - Critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to concerns. - Experience with quality management systems, 2nd and/or 3rd party certifications, 14001/45001/RC auditing/assessments. - Excellent communication and follow-through skills. Qualifications - Pass the RAB or IRCA approved 36- to 40-hour ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 EMS training course with exam, or have an Exemplar Global competency-based Lead Auditor certificate. - 2 or 4-Year College Degree and/or 5+ years of Auditing Experience. - Extensive travel is required within the US and Canada. Company Description DQS Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled - Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic. - The employer is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. - In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity. - Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. - The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations. - When reported, data will not identify any specific individual.