QA Associate II (3965)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a QA Associate II (3965) in Carlsbad, NM. 

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. 

Position Summary 

The QA Associate II is a junior technical position supporting CBFO QAD and the continued development of its technical team. The position supports quality assurance assessments, document and procedure reviews, tracking activities, and monthly reporting associated with generator sites, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), and other WIPP participants. 

This is a permanent, onsite/local position scheduled for 40 hours per week on a 4/10 work schedule. Travel is required up to six times per year. The position is not located at the WIPP site. 

Responsibilities 

• Qualify as a QA Auditor under the CBFO QAD qualification process within five years of service. 

• Perform as a QA Auditor on generator site-related assessments by completing NMED Permit-driven C6-1 Checklists for general quality assurance elements. 

• Assist Lead Auditors by participating as a QA Auditor in WIPP site assessments and other WIPP participant-related assessments, as assigned. 

• Develop and maintain quality assurance-related spreadsheets. 

• Track incoming CBFO QAD requests for quality assurance reviews of generator site and other WIPP participant procedures and documents. 

• Coordinate assigned reviews to support timely responses. 

• Assist the quality assurance team with monthly input reporting. 

• Develop and review documents and procedures, including the CBFO Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD), management procedures, and draft correspondence. 

• Ability to qualify as a QA Auditor under the CBFO QAD qualification process within five years of service. 

• Ability to support generator site, WIPP site, and other WIPP participant-related quality assurance assessments as assigned. 

• Ability to develop and maintain quality assurance-related spreadsheets and accurately track incoming review requests. 

• Ability to develop and review quality assurance documents, procedures, management procedures, and draft correspondence. 

• Ability to travel up to six times per year. 

• Ability to work onsite/local on a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, 4/10 schedule. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with quality assurance auditing or assessment activities. 

• Familiarity with CBFO QAD, WIPP, generator sites, WIPP participants, the NMED Permit, C6-1 Checklists, or quality assurance program documentation. 

• Experience coordinating document or procedure reviews and supporting recurring program reporting. 

Education and Experience 

Specific education and prior experience requirements were not provided in the source job request. This role is identified as a junior technical position. 

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. 

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled 

• 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