Engineering Buyer Technical Rep (3043)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for an Engineering Buyer Technical Rep in Richland, WA.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

This position will manage engineering subcontract deliverables and assist in the preparation of new project scopes. The BTR will work directly with the Chief Engineer, Facility Engineering Director, Engineering Managers, and Procurement Manager.

The BTR will be responsible for supporting or developing procurement strategies, initiating procurement actions, administering and providing support for subcontracts, which may include schedule, cost control, and technical oversight that varies in both scope and complexity. Serves as liaison between the Engineering Project Team, Procurement Department, and Subcontractor regarding technical and/or administrative issues after award of purchase order, contract or agreement and ensures work activities are successfully completed per the stated terms and conditions. Contributes to, or initiates and coordinates, the development of Subcontract Statements of Work (SOW) and helps to ensure technical evaluation criteria are included for solicitation. Assists with, or initiates, compliant contract requisitions of varying complexity and all other required/applicable documents.

Responsibilities:

Under general managerial oversight, using frequent discretion, and with a wide-latitude of independent judgment, promote a positive, safety-conscious, and collaborative work environment, based upon openness, trust, communication, and teamwork.

• Act as primary point of contact for communications between subcontractors and Navarro-ATL for day-to-day technical matters and provide day-to-day administration of subcontracts in accordance with Procurement procedures.
• Assist with, or initiate, proposal technical evaluations and support negotiations with subcontractors.
• Assist with, or initiate, review of subcontractor invoices to assure they are in accordance with technical subcontract requirements and that technical reviews are complete and sufficient, and that any backup documentation is attached.
• Monitor the progress and expenditures of subcontracts to ensure funding limitations or period of performance are not exceeded.
• Investigate and resolve varied and highly-complex disputes, concerns, and issues that may evolve between management, buyers, subcontractors, facility personnel, and Department of Energy (DOE).
• Review submitted Contract requisitions and Contract Change Requests (CCR) and perform as initial reviewer and approver on routed Contract requisitions and Contract Change Requests (CCR).
• Serve as the primary approver on Contract requisitions, Contract Change Requests (CCR), and invoices.
• Provide guidance on policies and procedures ensuring compliance by subcontractor personnel.
• Lead job walk downs to identify potential work hazards. Identify and clarify subcontractor introduced hazards and become familiar with the job site and surroundings.
• Function as SME and serve as a POC for communications between the subcontractor and Navarro-ATL for day-to-day technical matters.
• Develop implementation strategies and execute the implementation of major subcontracts (typically $1M) and Blanket Master Agreements (BMAs).
• Interface with the subcontractor and Finance/Accounting to obtain and document monthly subcontractor accrual information.
• Provide day-to-day technical oversight and administration of subcontracts in accordance with Procurement procedures.
• Support Procurement Specialist with subcontractor negotiations as required.
• Support procurement planning discussions relating to acquisition strategy development activities.
• Implement, support, and monitor procurement reporting systems to meet project requirements.
• If required by the Project, become trained and qualified as a Rad Worker, Haz Waste, FEHIC, Mask fit, Lock and Tag and other training to enter work zones.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in related field and 10 years’ relevant technical, operations or field experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Asset Suite, and Smartplant platforms is highly desirable.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Extensive understanding of policies and procedures relating to procurement and subcontract management methods and techniques to include relevant Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR).
• Managerial Experience in the procurement discipline.
• Technical background in field or design engineering.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Grade 20: $126,025 - $158,875

In accordance with the Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc (Navarro) salary determination process, Navarro takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation/sick/holiday pay*.

*Based on eligibility rules