Overview

Office of Collaboration and Commercialization (OCC) is PNNL’s impact arm. OCC’s team of experienced executives, program managers, collaborators, and product development champions have a proven record of bringing PNNL’s research to the marketplace, creating impact from innovation, and delivering on the technology transfer mission to boost U.S. global competitiveness and national security. Through researcher education and outreach, the team identifies and protects the intellectual property, innovations, and inventions developed at PNNL. Through collaborative partnerships and programs, the team accelerates research outcomes, fosters entrepreneurship, and delivers a return on taxpayer funding in the form of taxes and re-investable royalty returns. The team works to mitigate and overcome barriers to entry in the market and to smooth pathways and processes to commercialization—doing so accelerates PNNL technology transfer from the lab to the marketplace.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a financial coordinator to support the increasing number of projects that are directly tied to the technology transfer mission of the lab.

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.

Additional responsibilities included but are not limited to:

• Tracking and analyzing monthly costs and commitments for a grouping of projects; including developing and maintaining estimates to complete and financial spreadsheets with current and accurate data, preparing and submitting accruals.

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports in accordance with program guidance.

• Soliciting and compiling input from Principal Investigators and Project Managers for monthly and quarterly reports.

• Assisting in soliciting and compiling project records for retention and input to program share.

• Advise program managers, project managers, task managers, and mid-career project coordinator in working through the PNNL project lifecycle processes (from proposal to closeout); as well as initiate and manage subcontracts through acquisition lifecycle.

• Identify project management improvement and efficiency opportunities and implement processes including budget, funding, schedule, and deliverables management.

• Assisting with proposal calls by generating project cost estimates, coordinating proposal development efforts, and working with the Project Management Office to ensure timely submittal of proposals.

• Provide mentorship of other Project Coordinators on the program and oversight of tasks and reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS/MA or higher -OR-

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

• AA and 12 years of relevant financial experience -OR-

• HS/GED and 14 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:

• Work on complex problems and provide solutions.

• Identify improvement/efficiency opportunities.

• Manages proposal calls.

• Identifies potential issues impacting project execution and provides viable solutions.

• Uses concepts and knowledge of business systems to resolve complex issues in creative and effective way.

• Exercises judgement in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to solve problems.

• Works independently with increasing responsibility, conducts mentoring for staff.

• Excellent communication skills required.

• Expert knowledge and expertise in PNNL project lifecycle processes and business systems including but not limited to Project Portfolio Manager, Proposal Pricing System, Project Management Reports, Work Authorization Lifecycle System, and Electronic Prep and Risk.

• Proficient in using MS Excel.

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.

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 $31.25/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $46.39/Hr.