Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Contracting Professional 3

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA with 5 years relevant experience, or MS/MA with 3 years relevant experience
  • Proven experience with PNNL business systems and processes, particularly WALS and Oracle
  • Familiar with DOE Payment and Collection System (DOE-PAC)
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power BI
  • Experience with Oracle project and accounting systems
  • Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting data

Responsibilities

  • Manage development and approvals of Inter Contractor Work Orders (ICW) for lab research
  • Coordinate ICW actions with DOE organizations and facilitate approval processes
  • Execute actions to adjust funding or time on projects and address funding inquiries
  • Maintain integrity of ICW processes and funding controls
  • Interact with internal and external customers to provide support
  • Perform data analysis and querying from business systems
  • Guide ICW proposals in Work Authorization Lifecycle System (WALS) and monitor their approval

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Robust telehealth care options and mental health benefits
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Tuition assistance and relocation support
  • Backup childcare and legal benefits
  • Supplemental parental bonding leave and assistance with surrogacy and adoption
  • Company-funded pension plan and matching 401(k) plan
  • Up to 120 hours of vacation and ten paid holidays per year
Full Job Description
Overview

Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.

The Business Services Directorate (BSD) provides crucial financial, procurement and sales, and project management services to PNNL, as required under our management and operations contract for operating the Lab on behalf of the Department of Energy. Our goal in offering these services is to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant business operations that enhance PNNL's scientific impact.

BSD presents exciting opportunities for financial professionals seeking career growth. We foster a dynamic environment where individuals can develop their skills, take on leadership roles, and contribute to high-impact projects. By working with multidisciplinary teams, professionals have the chance to broaden their expertise, engage in continuous learning, and advance their careers while contributing to the groundbreaking scientific work at PNNL.

Responsibilities

  • This position is essential to managing the development and securing the approvals of Inter Contractor Work Orders (ICW) necessary to support the lab's cutting-edge research. Inter-contractor work is performed between one DOE organization and another DOE organization.
  • Coordinate ICW actions with other DOE organizations. Coordinate and manage approvals. Ensure process follows DOE Orders and Policies. Facilitate approval process between PNNL and DOE-PNSO.
  • Execute routine actions to add funding or time to projects, closeout projects, or answer questions about the funding on projects.
  • Maintain the integrity of the ICW process, funding actions, and funds controls.
  • Interact with internal and external customers.
  • Perform data analysis and querying from relevant business systems.
  • Work closely with PNNL Business Offices, project staff, Cost Accounting, Accounts Receivable, DOE HQ, DOE-CSC and DOE-PNSO budget to resolve funding issues.
  • Provide guidance and technical assistance for ICW proposals in Work Authorization Lifecycle System (WALS). Monitor approval process of ICWs between PNNL and PNSO.
  • Devise improved methods for business service delivery of funding support, adhering to compliance, and meeting research customer expectations.
  • It is expected the incumbent will display a high degree of discretion, ability to execute complex tasks, and to operate independently while providing exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR-
  • MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with PNNL business systems and processes, specifically the Work Authorization & Lifecycle System (WALS) and Oracle, Purchasing and Expense System (PES).
  • Experience with the DOE Payment and Collection System (DOE-PAC).
  • Advanced knowledge of software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Power BI.
  • Experience with Oracle project, financial, and accounting systems.
  • Experience in industry or DOE national laboratories engaging DOE federal oversight on financial and contractual compliance matters.
  • Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Office of Management and Budget Circulars (A-11 and A-123).
  • Arrives at solutions by following defined policies and procedures.
  • Analyzes and interprets financial/accounting data and reports results.
  • Ability to work independently with limited oversight.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

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Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

* Research Associates excluded.

**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.

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Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $91,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary

USD $140,900.00/Yr.

About Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory that conducts research and development in areas including energy, environment, and national security. PNNL is operated by Battelle Memorial Institute and is located in Richland, Washington. The laboratory was established in 1965 as the Battelle Northwest Laboratory and was renamed to its current name in 1997. PNNL has a staff of over 4,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff, and has an annual budget of over $1 billion. The laboratory has been involved in a number of high-profile projects, including the development of the first artificial heart and the cleanup of the Hanford Site, a decommissioned nuclear production complex.
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