[Hiring] Business Operations Manager @Navarro Inc.

Role Description

The Business Operations Manager provides dedicated, senior-level strategic budget support to the U.S. Department of Energy Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO), Office of Business Operations. This position supports the full budget lifecycle, including planning, formulation, execution, analysis, reporting, and financial oversight across the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) complex.

The role serves as a trusted advisor to the CBFO Office of Business Operations Director and senior leadership, helping align financial resources with program priorities, federal guidance, and long-range mission objectives. The position may be performed remotely while supporting the Carlsbad, New Mexico program environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic budget formulation and planning leadership in support of the CBFO Office of Business Operations Director.
• Lead the coordination, direction, and critical review of CBFO and contractor budget execution activities.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate comprehensive budget execution reports and analytical products.
• Conduct in-depth research, compile data, and perform analytical evaluations for budget reports.
• Monitor, validate, and reconcile inter-entity work orders and management contractor work authorizations.
• Evaluate funding requests and work authorization packages for compliance with DOE and CBFO standards.
• Design, implement, and manage a robust budget formulation database.
• Collaborate with SOID and Project Integration to strengthen MCP execution and performance reporting.
• Ensure all required notifications and supporting documentation to DOE Headquarters and Congress are completed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior-level experience with budget planning, formulation, and execution.
• Advanced ability to analyze complex financial and program data.
• Experience coordinating and critically reviewing budget execution activities.
• Knowledge of federal financial management requirements.
• Ability to design, implement, and manage budget formulation databases.
• Strong research, analytical, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the U.S. Department of Energy or the Carlsbad Field Office.
• Familiarity with the DOE Financial Management Handbook and federal budget processes.
• Experience with inter-entity work orders and MCP execution or performance reporting.
• Experience advising directors or senior leaders on budget strategy and execution.

Education and Experience

• Requires: Bachelor’s Degree with five years of experience OR 10 years of relevant experience.
• Individuals shall possess sufficient skills and knowledge to develop resource loaded schedules and prepare cost estimates.
• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements, US citizenship is required.

Benefits

• 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