Procurement Compliance Specialist

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Procurement Compliance Specialist 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).

Establish and maintain an effective Procurement compliance program. Ensure appropriate fiscal responsibility and documentation is maintained. Ensure policies, procedures, applicable prime contract requirements, Federal, State, and local laws and regulations are properly adhered to and translated into legally binding contractual documents to protect and minimize the exposure of government and company liability, monetary and property loss, litigation, and disputes. Detect and prevent violations of policy and procedure and foster a culture of compliance.

Develop and maintain training and/or internal controls, including updates to policies and procedures, forms, and templates, when deficiencies are discovered during reviews or otherwise determined to be needed. Interface with internal and external auditors and produce responses to internal and external audits.

Responsibilities:

Under minimal supervision:

• Review procurement actions for the purchase of goods and services for compliance with policies and procedures; document and communicate any issues found with Procurement staff and Manager.
• Review and interpret prime contract requirements and those of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations (including DOE regulations and directives) to determine their applicability (flow down) in procurement actions, policies, procedures, and recommend updates as needed.
• Recommend updates as needed to policies, procedures, and practices based on best practices.
• Facilitate and implement corrective actions and perform follow-up effectiveness reviews to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, prime contract requirements, and the requirements of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations (including DOE regulations and directives).
• Interface with internal and external auditors; retrieve procurement documents and data in support of internal and external audits, ensuring it’s accurate, complete, timely, and formatted as requested by the auditors. Prepare written responses to internal and external audit findings for concurrence by management.
• Interface with general counsel on legal issues affecting the procurement function.
• Research and recommend and assist Manager in the development and implementation of any Procurement Department changes to meet requirements.
• Provide leadership and serve as a resource for less experienced personnel. Orient less-experienced Procurement Specialists to necessary skills and strategies related to procurement and compliance therewith, including but not limited to memorandum content, record keeping, cost/price analysis techniques, subcontract type selection, and source selection.
• Participate in special projects to enhance Procurement Department initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting as required by the prime contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field, and 8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate…