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Overview

The Business Services Directorate (BSD) delivers essential financial, contractual, and project management capabilities to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) that are required as part of our management and operations contract to operate PNNL on behalf of the Department of Energy (DOE).

Our BSD purpose in delivering these capabilities is to provide efficient, effective, and compliant business services in order to increase the scientific impact of PNNL.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing discipline specific acquisition and sales contract expertise. Acquisition responsibilities include development of acquisition strategies, development of Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, leading of subcontractor proposal evaluations, interpretation of government legal and corporate requirements, developing strategies and leading team negotiations, and administering contracts, including terminations and closeout activities. Sales responsibilities include strategy development, leading bid-no-bid decisions, client relationship management, proposal development, leading contract negotiations, and monitoring contract compliance technical, financial, and contractual performance. Plans, develops and participates in training of contractual requirements. Briefs company management on proposal and subcontracting activities.

Contracting Professional positions at PNNL are high impact business support positions negotiating and administrating contract mechanisms from cradle to grave with non-federal partners, such as commercial entities, universities, and other governmental agencies. Specific duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Negotiate, execute, and administer access agreements with collaborators to support PNNL Research and requirements associated with PNNL’s non-employee framework and offsite access

• Negotiate and administer inbound and outbound Joint Appointments with strategic collaborators

• Track and manage details related to Joint Appointments to ensure they are administered within the required policies and procedures at the Laboratory

• May support other agreements such as MOUs or Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) agreements

• Works with various internal customers including Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Business Office Representatives, Legal, Project

• Management Office Directors, Sponsors, Accounts Receivable, Sales Teams, other subject matter experts, and federal oversight. It is expected the incumbent will display a high degree of customer service in all interactions

• Performs work under the general supervision of the Team Lead, and/or Senior Contract Professionals

• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal), use sound judgement, self-manage priorities and workload, analyze issues, think strategically, act with integrity, value diversity and foster teamwork are required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 2+ years of relevant work experience -OR-

• MS/MA or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of business/contract negotiations (sales or acquisitions)

• Working knowledge of the Work Authorization Lifecycle System (WALS), Microsoft Office and other related business systems

• Familiarity with PNNL business systems Work Authorization Lifecycle System (WALS), Electronic Prep & Risk (EPR), Project Management Reporting (PMR), etc.

• Proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and adaptability to changing conditions

• Possible domestic travel

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.

• Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.

Testing Designated Position

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or 3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov .

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

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Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, 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 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

• Research Associates excluded.

**Once eligibility requirements are met

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Minimum Salary

USD $31.25/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $46.39/Hr.