Laboratory Information Technology Manager (3432)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Laboratory Information Technology Manager 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).

The Laboratory Information Technology Manager will lead the execution of the Lab IT group work scope demonstrating creativity and mature technical judgment in solving technical problems in support of the lab mission. Specific work scope includes, but is not limited to, SLAN Ownership requirements, LIMS operations and maintenance, Lab instrument and software inventory, acceptance testing and version control, and spreadsheet maintenance.

Provide leadership, direction, and integration of the Lab IT team working within their assigned area of responsibility.

This position reports directly to the Analytical Control group manager, within the Analytical Operation organization.

Responsibilities:

• Under general managerial oversight, promotes a positive, safety-conscious, and collaborative work environment consistent with the Navarro-ATL mission, vision, and values, based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
• Implements ISMS, VPP, and EMS responsibilities in assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Effectively leads team members, including establishing arrangements that allow them to perform effectively in their role. Manages assigned scope and subordinates by ensuring adequate resources are provided, assigning, and tracking tasks, evaluating personnel performance, and providing professional development opportunities.
• Develops and documents scope definition including, as appropriate, functional specification, design basis and design criteria for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Ensures proper identification, selection and implementation of technical processes, procedures, standards, and codes of practice to be used in delivery of assigned scope.
• Researches and reviews lessons learned for applicability and incorporation into work plans.
• Monitors, reviews, and reports on status including progress against schedules and cost position.
• Implements recovery actions as and when required.
• Maintains cognizance of ongoing PBI activities which impact technical resources.
• Ensures technical processes and programs support 222-S Laboratory contract work scope execution.
• Represents 222-S Laboratory on technical issues to senior staff, customers, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Conducts assessments of effectiveness of technical processes, requirements, and procedures.
• Mentors, trains, coaches and counsels staff in the effective development and delivery of assigned programs, projects, and deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS Degree in related technical discipline and 10 years’ directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS Degree in related technical discipline and 12 years’ directly related experience
• Demonstrated effective line management experience
• Familiarity with 222-S Lab IT system operations, maintenance and UAT - LIMS, MARS, AID

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

Compensation:

Grade 20: $129,063 - $162,688

Grade 21: $142,038 - $179,113

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience.

In accordance with the Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc (Navarro) salary determination process, Navarro takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation/sick/holiday pay*.

*Based on eligibility rules