Buyer Technical Rep/Subcontract Technical Rep (3411)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Buyer Technical Rep/Subcontract 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).

Successful candidate will work with the Missions Sustainment Organization supporting or developing procurement strategies, initiating procurement actions, and administering and providing support for subcontracts, which may include schedule, cost control, and technical oversight that varies in both scope and complexity.

The BTR/STR serves as liaison between the 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. Qualify and perform as a fully competent Buyer Technical Representative (BTR)/Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) as appropriate to perform assigned duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Using discretion and independent judgment, serve as the liaison between the subcontractor, procurement, and members of the Project Team (e.g., Engineering, Quality Control, Health and Safety) and other organizations to perform assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Provide guidance on policies and procedures ensuring compliance by subcontractor personnel.
• Provide guidance to less experienced BTRs regarding proper subcontract management techniques and program administration.
• Investigate and resolve varied to moderately complex disputes, concerns, and issues that may arise between management, buyers, subcontractors, facility personnel, and the Department of Energy (DOE).
• Attend job walk downs to identify potential work hazards. Identify and clarify subcontractor-introduced hazards and become familiar with the job site and surroundings.
• Act as primary point of contact for all communications between the subcontractor and Navarro-ATL for day-to-day technical matters.
• Monitor the progress and expenditures of the subcontract to ensure funding limitations or period of performance are not exceeded.
• Interface with the subcontractor and Finance/Accounting to obtain and document monthly subcontractor accrual information.
• Provide day-to-day administration of subcontracts in accordance with Procurement procedures and BTR qualifications.
• Support negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Perform invoice reviews to assure pay requests are in accordance with technical contract requirements and that technical reviews are complete and sufficient backup documentation is attached.
• Participate in procurement planning discussions relating to acquisition strategy development activities.
• Implement, support, and monitor, procurement reporting systems to meet project requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field and 6-8 years' relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum 2-years' experience as a BTR/STR.
• Successfully complete (within 60 days) and maintain BTR/STR qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of MS Office and Adobe Acrobat. Proficient in the use of Navarro-ATL computer programs such as, but not limited to, Asset Suite, IDMS, PERs, CLTR, TFMSS, and E-Stars.
• 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).
• Casual understanding of planning of Capital Line-Item Projects in accordance with DOE O 413.3B.

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

Compensation:

Grade 17: $96,938 - $122,113

Grade 18: $106,663 - $134,588

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience.

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 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