OverviewThe Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL's 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio- the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory's history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning.
A team of nearly 800 staff comprise OSD, spanning in a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL's assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently.
The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio.
The mission of the Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Division is to minimize risks, assure compliance with regulatory standards, and promote a culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship.
EHS&S focuses on reducing environmental impact, promoting employee health, preventing workplace incidents, and safeguarding physical and information security. Core functions include risk assessment, safety training, environmental stewardship, health monitoring, emergency preparedness, and implementing security measures. EHS&S fosters a culture of safety, maintainability, and continuous improvement, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational resilience.
ResponsibilitiesProvides the technical expertise associated with the operation of the Export Control program In accordance with organization goals. This may include, but not be limited to, all elements of a comprehensive Export Control program:
- Implement company policies and procedures
- Development and maintenance of a peer network of Export Control professionals at DOE Labs and throughout industry,
- Interpretation of Export Control regulations in the determination of license requirements,
- Performance of sanctioned entity checks and other export control review/determinations,
- Review and approval of associated Laboratory processes and transactions,
- Directly support review and documentation of export transactions, classifications, and determinations.
- Evaluation of PNNL compliance with internal and external laws, regulations and requirements, using risk-based principles.
The position is expected to work independently with increasing levels of responsibility. This includes providing appropriate oversight for the implementation and conduct of the Export Control program elements assigned to include strategic planning, risk management and oversight of program implementation. This position will prioritize and provide input to key deliverables.
The position is expected to appropriately identify and make recommendations to resolve high risk Export Control issues affecting Laboratory strategy. In this capacity, the incumbent must be able to rapidly mobilize resources to address pressing Export Control initiatives while setting a positive example for productive teamwork and accomplishment of objectives important to Laboratory outcomes.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 5 years of relevant export compliance experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant export compliance experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a research-based export compliance environment.
- Understanding and export classification, shipping, and technology classification.
- Experience submitting export license applications to DDTC and/or BIS.
Hazardous Working Conditions/EnvironmentYou will support operations, research, and programs in the identification and implementation of export control requirements to ensure laboratory compliance with applicable rules.
You will obtain regulatory permissions including export licenses, headquarter reviews, and consent orders. Additionally, you will maintain knowledge of all existing and proposed changes in international, federal and DOE export requirements including EAR, ITAR, NRC, DOE, and DOS embargoes. You will assess export compliance risk and develop corrective actions, provide export control training and establish Laboratory policy for export compliance and document in policy, procedures, or other appropriate communications. You will work with DOE HQ in export compliance issues and policy.
Additional InformationThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
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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 ApplicantsPNNL 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 SalaryUSD $86,700.00/Yr.
Maximum SalaryUSD $134,200.00/Yr.
