Project Coordinator 3 Jobs

The Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate (EBSD) leads novel and necessary research in three core areas: Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Molecular Sciences. The contributions of EBSD staff are many as we continue to elevate the impact of PNNL's science mission: to understand, predict, and control the complex adaptive systems underlying the science behind Earth, energy, and security.

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.

**Once eligibility requirements are met.

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The Biological Sciences Division (BSD) is currently seeking a senior level Project Coordinator. The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to provide business development and project management support for groups and activities within the Division. This position serves as a resource to the group leads, team leads, and technical staff to ensure objectives are achieved and carried out consistently in the following areas: business and program management, contracts, finance, quality assurance, acquisitions, and sales. Routine external contacts include staff at DOE-PNSO, DOE Headquarters and other clients, as well as vendors and collaborators at universities and other federal agencies. The successful candidate will work with the overall Division, Group Leads, Team Leads, Project Managers, Technical Staff, LTEs, Project Coordinators, and Administrators to carry out tasks.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage the proposal process: finalize statements of work, prepare cost proposals, draft prep and risk documents, coordinate the completed proposal package with the Project Manager and the Contracts Specialist, obtain necessary approvals, and coordinate and participate in risk assessment meetings.

Projects within the groups are primarily principle investigator led projects among various sponsors. Routine external contacts include vendors and collaborators. The successful candidate will work alongside the group PCs to identify opportunities and risks associated with projects, identify, and implement process improvements and provide alternative solutions to complex problems. The successful candidate will identify potential areas of concerns associated with group activities, identify possible resolutions and work with appropriate management to resolve.

The successful candidate will provides independent oversight in daily coordination of project(s) including preparing and maintaining project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements. Tracks progress and identifies/resolves obstacles. Communicates to internal and external clients. Prepares purchase requisitions (PRs) and tracks procurements and service contracts throughout lifecycle. Supports business office in setting up financial structures, work breakdown structures, and maintains financial integrity. Has knowledge of a wide-range of PNNL business systems. Prepare progress reports.

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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.

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