Project Specialist

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting an Project Specialist in Fort Belvoir, VA.

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 provide administrative support to the 4th Estate Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM) of the Defense Acquisition University that represents civilians assigned to the defense agencies outside the military departments—a community comprising more than 28,000 Defense Acquisition Workforce members and 30 organizations. The 4th Estate DACM is responsible for collaborating with the defense agencies on all facets of career development and management of the Defense Acquisition Workforce.

Works closely with 4th Estate DACM Office Staff to provide a variety of administrative functions in support of meetings and events:

• Assists in prepares learning spaces by arranging computer/audio/visual requirements, supplies and materials, coordinates virtual workspace and/or physical space layout, etc., ensuring a professional appearance is maintained.
• Works with 4th Estate office members to ensure meeting materials are properly prepared and distributed according to the schedule/agenda provided.
• Supports attendees and presenters by providing ad hoc assistance and instruction with audio visual and computer equipment, log-on procedures for IT systems, catering, protocol, facilities maintenance, etc.
• Conducts end of event administration close out to include distributing certificates for training/learning events as well as meeting space clean up.

Project Support and Data Analysis: Provides customized data analysis, reports, and project management services for the following:

• Provides weekly AWDIT reports that display agency acquisition workforce information, gains, and losses.
• Supports the 4th Estate agency compliance to training, certificate, and credential requirements.
• Provides data analysis for reporting purposes, including quarterly DAU congressional reporting.
• Completes data deep dives for individual workforce members, reviews training requests, and makes recommendations to agency workforce managers to keep employees on track towards meeting position requirements.
• Assists in overall project support for various office tasking’s.

Requirements

Previous experience providing support to a Department of Defense office.

Previous management analysis background.

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

Hourly Salary Range

The salary for this position is $32.21/hr with benefits.

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)