Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Sr. Sub-Contracts Manager (3907) in Piketon, OH.
Position Summary
The Sub-Contracts Manager, Sr. will provide senior-level contracts and subcontract management support for Southern Ohio Cleanup Company contract labor support in Piketon, Ohio. This role manages assigned contracts functions without immediate supervision and supports effective execution of contracting services in alignment with federal contract requirements, quality standards, safety expectations, budgetary guidelines, and project procedures.
The position is responsible for managing the contracting project life cycle, maintaining close coordination with senior and operational management, providing technical and administrative guidance to assigned personnel, and representing the organization in meetings and presentations with DOE and industry representatives when required.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and organize Contracts department activities to ensure effective employee utilization and compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, safety expectations, and budgetary guidelines.
- Manage all aspects of the contracting project life cycle, including scope definition, detailed planning, status tracking, issue management, and communication of project status.
- Maintain close working relationships with senior management and operational management to ensure contracting services are executed properly and business needs are met.
- Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and applicable project procedures.
- Serve as a liaison across the company hierarchy to gather and analyze sourcing strategy data and recommend new trends, sourcing approaches, and procedural improvements.
- Represent the company in meetings with and presentations to DOE and industry representatives.
- Provide technical and administrative guidance to assigned personnel and mentor higher-level Contracts personnel to prepare them for advancement.
- Write, edit, review, and approve procedures and analytical data relevant to the assigned section or group.
- Instruct employees on work methods and performance expectations, fairly evaluate job performance, and provide regular, structured performance feedback.
- Identify opportunities to improve project team operations and recommend revisions to operating plans and task force functions when appropriate.
- Provide leadership, motivation, supervision, staff development, planning, and oversight for department activities through subordinate personnel.
- Manage complex management duties, including budgetary responsibilities and oversight of assigned groups and staff.
- Maintain a workplace free of harassment, intimidation, and other unlawful or policy-prohibited activities.
- Maintain knowledge of approved safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations; perform assigned duties safely; and ensure supervised personnel comply with established safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
- Actively participate in Safety Work Groups and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
RequirementsMinimum Qualifications- BA/BS degree in a related field and 15 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Typical related experience range of 15 to 20 years in contracts, subcontract management, procurement, federal contracting, or a closely related discipline.
- Expert understanding of federal and state policies and regulations, including FAR, DEAR, and applicable project procedures.
- Experience using basic PC skills, including Microsoft software.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with senior management, operational management, DOE, industry representatives, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Exemplary attention to detail and ability to prepare, review, edit, and approve procedures and analytical data.
- Ability to maintain sensitivity to and report instances of fraud, waste, and abuse.
- DOE "L" clearance or ability to obtain a DOE "L" clearance.
- Ability to work in an office within a normal environmental restoration atmosphere, including outdated and/or abandoned facilities or industrial field environments, and to represent the organization at off-project locations as needed.
- Ability to perform sedentary to light work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly; any exertion or lifting greater than 45 pounds requires use of a two-person buddy system.
- Ability to perform activities such as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.
- Ability to perform primary office duties, including heavy computer usage.
- Ability to comply with safety procedures in environments with potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals or solvents, and hazardous or radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.
- Ability to complete radiological training if required.
Preferred Qualifications- Prior experience supporting DOE environmental restoration, cleanup, nuclear, or federal project environments.
- Experience acting as a local manager or being located at or relocated to a job site to support contract execution.
- Strong background in staff development, planning, mentoring, budgetary oversight, and department-level leadership through subordinate personnel.
- Experience supporting sourcing strategy analysis, contract procedure improvement, and recommendations for new sourcing trends or methods.
- Experience representing an organization in meetings or presentations with DOE and industry representatives.
Education and Experience BA/BS degree in a related field and 15 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Typical experience ranges from 15 to 20 years. DOE "L" clearance or ability to obtain a DOE "L" clearance is required.
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
Benefits- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
