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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.

The Funding and Agreements Manager leads the team that is responsible for implementing the policies, procedures, and systems process to bring in Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s (PNNL) direct-funded research (FY24 $1.6B). PNNL brings in funding through Department of Energy (DOE) work authorizations, work from other government agencies, and non-federal sponsors through several approved mechanisms.

This position also leads the response to lead the annual DOE Budget Call for the Laboratory. Responsibilities include team and division planning, risk management, compliance, and internal controls associated with the activities described above. This position will also participate in other Business Services Directorate (BSD) projects that cut across divisions, as well as other duties assigned by the Director of Funding Contract Services.

The Manager of Funding and Agreements routinely interfaces with federal oversight, external sponsors, and internal research staff. Close coordination is required with multiple business functions, including deployed Business Office support, Cost Accounting, and Accounts Receivable.

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.

Steward the Funding & Agreements team in the execution in the delivery of the budgets and funding business service and be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on laboratory funding processes.

• Lead the annual DOE Budget call activities for the Laboratory

• Interface with federal oversight on budgeting or funding deliverables, requirements, federal system changes, and other matters as necessary

• Ability to effectively communicate PNNL processes, policies, and potential solutions to problems to sponsors

• Provide career development coaching, mentoring, and feedback to ensure team members have appropriate technical, business, and operational skills, training, and experience

• Promote a healthy organizational culture through a supportive and inclusive work environment

• Provides expert and strategic advice to the PNNL CFO and FCS Director, with broad subject matter expertise in funding and agreements, and DOE Orders, Policies, Directives, and other direction from federal oversight as it relates to DOE national laboratories

• Lead A123 activities related to PNNL’s funds-in processes

• Is responsible for the Work Authorization Lifecycle System (WALS) and coordination with the FCS Leadership Team and Computing and Information Technology staff

• Ensures quality, delivery and services available within the guidelines, viability, acceptable risk level, regulatory compliance, federal regulations, procedures of PNNL, the sponsor, and DOE

• Build strong relationships with relevant PMs, PMODs, Sector staff, peers, and other relevant stakeholders

• Partner with other members of the Funding Contracts Leadership Team to deploy processes and systems to deliver efficient, effective, and compliant business services to enable research

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• BS/BA and 8 years work experience -OR-

• MS/MA or higher and 6 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in PNNL’s Work Authorization Lifecycle System (WALS), Microsoft Office and other related business systems

• Experience working within PNNL’s proposal, funding, and financial policies, procedures, and systems

• Experience with Oracle including Financial Management, Grants Management, and Contracts Management

• Demonstrated ability leading major projects and/or coordinating and managing the activities of other staff

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

• 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)

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable.

Additional Information

Requires U.S. Citizen, or Person who is currently in the U.S. or U.S. Territory with residency for the preceding 3 continuous years.

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 and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements

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.

For foreign national candidates:

If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO)risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.

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.

Rockstar Rewards

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 $130,500.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $195,700.00/Yr.