Contact Specialist (3783)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a part-time Contract Specialist (3783). This is a remote position.

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 is a remote, part-time role with an annual workload of 1,200 hours.

• Drafting Various Contract Modifications and Memorandum for Records resulting from various communication sources, Policy Flash, SMEs, Contractor, etc.
• Review of some Contractor Deliverables that require CO responses, Monthly Project Report, GAO audit reports
• Coordination and application of review results from Impact Assessment of DOE Order updates either into contract modifications or further discussion for resolution.
• Drafting revision to procedures and contract document(s), e.g., CBFO TP 5.6, CBFO MP 5.4, Contract Management Plan.
• Support PEMP development and provide draft performance evaluation input.
• Coordinating with Project Control and Audit team for Monthly Drawdown Spot-Check reviews.
• Conducting Bi-Weekly M&O CO/COR meeting and providing minutes.
• Supporting CO on data calls.
• Coordinating and participating in conference calls as necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree or other higher education Degree (MBA, PhD, etc.) and minimum of 15 years of contracting experience specializing in and performing all acquisition support functions (cradle to grave).
• Expert knowledge in FAR, DEAR, and other Procurement and Acquisition Guidance. Familiarity with DOE and EM is beneficial and DOE contracting experience.
• Ability to navigate and research acquisition related documents – This is required to support CO and SMEs when questions and issues are raised related to contract and requirements - Review and Application of contract clauses and FAR Class Deviations.
• Ability to critically think to obtain task objectives – This is required to ensure objectives are achieved efficiently and effectively. Often, this also requires reaching out and coordinating with appropriate SMEs.
• Ability to draft contractual correspondences – This is required to support CO with recommendations on contractual deliverables or letters.
• Ability to draft or update/revise procedures – This is required to apply lessons learned and good practices.
• Ability to review complex documents, analyze and provide recommendations – This is required to support CO and COR when internal/external documents need review (e.g., GAO audit reports, Assessment Reports, Policy Flashes, etc.)
• Ability to monitor, track, and close-out tasks and actions items – This is required to ensure CO actions and sometimes program related actions are completed on time.

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 sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

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