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Overview

The Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate (PCSD) researchers lead major R&D efforts in experimental and theoretical interfacial chemistry, chemical analysis, high energy physics, interfacial catalysis, multifunctional materials, and integrated high-performance and data-intensive computing.

PCSD is PNNL’s primary steward for research supported by the Department of Energy’s Offices of Basic Energy Sciences, Advanced Scientific Computing Research, and Nuclear Physics, all within the Department of Energy's Office of Science.

Additionally, Directorate staff perform research and development for private industry and other government agencies, such as the Department of Defense and NASA. The Directorate's researchers are members of interdisciplinary teams tackling challenges of national importance that cut across all missions of the Department of Energy.

Responsibilities

The Advanced Computing, Mathematics and Data Division (ACMDD) within the Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate (PCSD) is currently seeking a Senior Financial Coordinator to provide support for colleagues in ACMDD’s High Performance Computing (HPC) and Software and Data Systems Engineering (S&DSE) groups, and other assigned staff within PCSD. Proactively participates as a team member for assigned groups/activities and serves as a resource to ensure objectives are achieved and carried out consistently in the following areas: project management, business, contracts, finance, acquisitions, sales, and quality assurance. Routine external contacts include staff at DOE Headquarters and other sponsors, as well as vendors and collaborators at universities and industry partners.

Responsibilities

Coordination of proposal process including preparing formal cost estimates, budget justifications, drafting prep and risk documents, preparing current and pending support documents, and ensuring deadlines are met. Works with external partners and internal PNNL staff to obtain required information and documents. Finalize proposal package, obtain necessary approvals with PI/PM, Sector office, Communications and Contracts Specialist and submittal of.

Support projects throughout their life cycle from the proposal stage through project closeout. Sets up new projects, develops and maintains spend plans, provides monthly reports with analysis, identifies areas of concern, and offers solutions to PI/PM to maintain financial integrity. Prepares purchase requisitions (PRs), tracks procurements and service contracts throughout life cycle, and manages the accrual process throughout the year for assigned projects.

Provide support for overall business management of the AMCDD overheads and projects. Generates baseline FTE and budget requests for the annual business planning process and analyzes group overhead expenditures and impacts of budget changes. Is a resource for staff on PNNL policies, procedures and compliance. This position may have delegated business approvals from the group managers and team leads including travel expense report and Pcard reconciliation reviews.

The Financial Coordinator contributes to PNNL through financial support of project management. Jobs on this hierarchy require specific expertise and knowledge of standards, practices, and procedures typically acquired through specialized training and/or work-related experience and/or formal technical education. Jobs in this job family are individual contributors and are responsible for the end results achieved through own work. The job family level (S3-P4) is determined by the degree of expertise and judgment required of the job and the mission need for a specific job.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS/MA or higher and 5 years of financial relevant experience -OR-

• BS/BA and 7 years of relevant financial experience -OR-

• AA and 16 years of relevant financial experience -OR-

• HS/GED and 18 years of relevant financial experience.

• Qualifying experience in financial support of budget management, financial analysis, and tracking & reporting of cost and spend may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proactive, detail-oriented with ability to independently organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.

• Uses discretion and good judgment to resolve issues and positively interact with a wide variety of PNNL staff, contractors, and sponsors.

• Experience in financial forecasting, analysis, budgeting and business planning and all phases of proposal development and submission.

• Knowledge of overhead types, direct funding, contract and budget management and PNNL specific processes and procedures.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel and lab systems PowerBI, Proposal Pricing System, Electronic Prep and Risk, WALS, Purchasing and Expense System, Project Portfolio Management.

• Experience using Portfolio Analysis and Management System (PAMs) and Grants.gov.

• Familiarity with project closeout activities (closing of charge codes, finalization of records/closing of file plan and de-obligation of funds).

• Experience in a laboratory or research environment with a large peer network.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not applicable

Additional Information

Not applicable

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP)

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, and flexible work schedules. 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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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 $50.77/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $78.61/Hr.