WIPP Program Lead - Stakeholder & Operations

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc in; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. in Carlsbad, NM, is seeking a Senior Business Operations Manager to lead the WIPP Institutional Program for the DOE.

You will oversee institutional relations, budgets, policy support, and contractor oversight across regional partners and tribal entities. The role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate with DOE Headquarters, state and tribal governments, and emergency response stakeholders to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management principles, budgeting, procurement, and contractor oversight.
• Ability to manage complex institutional programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the WIPP Institutional Program and manage cooperative agreements.
• Serve as liaison with New Mexico state agencies, tribes, and DOE offices.
• Plan and facilitate stakeholder meetings, briefings, and public information exchanges.
• Review budgets, contracts, and performance metrics; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Represent DOE and Navarro in coordination with federal, state, and local partners.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Contracting

Stakeholder engagement

Intergovernmental coordination

Job description

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. in Carlsbad, NM, is seeking a Senior Business Operations Manager to lead the WIPP Institutional Program for the DOE.

You will oversee institutional relations, budgets, policy support, and contractor oversight across regional partners and tribal entities. The role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate with DOE Headquarters, state and tribal governments, and emergency response stakeholders to ensure safe,