1099 consultant · ~120–600 hrs per funded award · $30–$75/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Pipeline Inspection Data QA Lead (NASSCO PACP/MACP)

Lead quality assurance on sewer pipeline and manhole inspection data, so every defect code, rating and header field holds up when the Government relies on it.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–600 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Lead QA review of PACP and MACP inspection data, checking defect codes, clock positions, distances, continuous defects and header fields against the video and the standard
Catch miscoded or missed defects and grading errors before structural and O&M ratings reach the Government
Set the QA sampling plan, review checklists and feedback loop we use with field crews and data processors
Check our data pipelines, validation rules and models against how inspections are actually performed and coded in the field
Tell us plainly where an approach breaks on real inspection footage, real software exports or real crew habits

Required qualifications

Current NASSCO PACP and MACP certification
Hands-on experience reviewing or coding sewer CCTV and manhole inspection data in a QA, lead or senior role
Working knowledge of PACP structural and O&M grading, quick ratings and the PACP database exchange format
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

NASSCO LACP certification, or experience as a NASSCO trainer
WinCan, ITpipes, GraniteNet, CUES, Pipelogix or InfoAsset
Experience on municipal, utility or federal facility collection system condition assessment programs
GIS linkage of inspection records to asset IDs, or civil or environmental engineering background

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $30–$75 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–600 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Pipeline Inspection Data QA Lead (NASSCO PACP/MACP)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the inspection data QA project most like this role: the owner or program, how many feet of pipe or how many manholes were in scope, how you set up review and sampling, a coding or grading problem you caught, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $30–$75 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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