QA Manager (3082)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a QA Manager in Carlsbad, NM.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with our clients to overcome their most challenging environmental, technical, and infrastructure missions within the nuclear and environmental industries. 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.

Navarro is seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead our Quality Assurance Department. The successful candidate will oversee the Quality Assurance for the DOE Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) project, ensuring compliance with established rules and regulations for the disposal of transuranic waste.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the Quality Assurance Program for the WIPP project, ensuring alignment with DOE standards and requirements.
• Oversee the validation and verification of all analytical data and instrument calibration related to the project.
• Manage the creation and implementation of standard operating procedures, administrative plans, compliance documents, and procedures.
• Ensure stringent quality assurance requirements are met in support of the DOE’s mission and objectives.
• Interface effectively with all levels of management, employees, customers, and DOE organizations to ensure compliance with client deadlines.
• Lead a team of quality assurance professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or science with a minimum of 15 years of management experience, at least 5 of which involved quality assurance auditing of TRU waste program activities; safety oversight, and oversight of regulatory and environmental compliance activities. Experience or quality related certifications may be substituted for education as approved by the CO.
• 10 years of applicable experience implementing an ASME NQA-1-based quality assurance program.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ASME NQA-1-1989, DOE Order 414.1, and 10 CFR 830.120.
• The QA Manager must have the ability to guide the performance of all aspects of TRU waste certification and facility compliance audits; must possess an expert knowledge of relevant site procedures and program documents (e.g., CBFO QAPD, WIPP-Waste Analysis Plan (WAP), WIPP-Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC), and TRU Packaging Methods of Payload Control (TRAMPAC)).
• In addition, the QA Manager must have excellent verbal and written communications skills; well-developed leadership/supervisory skills and demonstrated ability to schedule and oversee the work of subordinates while evaluating and assisting with mentoring and performance improvement.

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

Benefits

• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)