Project Controls Professional 1 - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

**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 support to high risk and complex projects at PNNL focusing primarily on supporting line or project managers and project teams in developing, implementing, and maintaining project controls systems (e.g., planning, scheduling, control, reporting, and performance measurement requirements) and in participating in the following activities: Preparing Proposals; Developing detailed project control plans, statements of work, and other types of planning documents; Constructing time-phased budgets, work schedules, work breakdown structures, and cost account plans; Creating diagrams of workflow (e.g., Gantt charts, PERT, and CPM network diagrams). Within this framework, the Project Controls Specialist plays a key role in promoting, developing, and implementing project controls procedures and systems throughout the Lab and with external customers. PNNL is looking for motivated individuals interested in developing innovative project controls solutions tailored to a diverse set of projects. In this role, the staff member is responsible for providing support to high risk and complex projects at PNNL. The staff member primarily supports line or project managers and project teams in developing, implementing, and maintaining project controls systems (e.g., planning, scheduling, control, reporting, and performance measurement requirements) through performing the following activities: + Prepare proposals to deliver breakthrough science and technology to meet key national needs. + Develop detailed project controls plans, statements of work, and other project planning documents. + Construct time-phased budgets, work schedules, work breakdown structures, and control account plans. + Create project workflows (e.g., Gantt charts, PERT, and CPM network diagrams). + Familiarize, learn, and apply knowledge of applicable PNNL policies, procedures, and customer expectations. + Work simultaneously on different projects or with multiple customers. The staff member in this early-career position initially is in training and receives assigned work and mentoring from more senior staff. They will develop and learn to apply knowledge of project controls, tools and techniques. With more experience, the staff member will work more independently with guidance from more senior staff. The staff member utilizes effective communication, problem-solving, negotiating, and teamwork skills to identify high-risk issues that could impact a project's success; bring them to management's attention, and interact with internal and external customers to translate their needs into value-added project controls solutions, products and services. **Qualifications** Minimum Qualifications: + BS/BA or higher Preferred Qualifications: + Exposure to project management concepts, terminology, and methodologies; knowledge of general business administration. + Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills. + Familiarity with project controls applications and tools including Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project. + Coursework in management information systems and databases (e.g. SQL, Access, and Visual Basic). + Experience with Microsoft Office software products such as Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. + Preferred Degree Programs: Management Information Systems (MIS), Operations Management, Project Management, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering Management, Accounting. **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, 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. Click Here For Rockstar Rewards (https://careers.pnnl.gov/rockstar-rewards) **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 $26.68/Hr. **Maximum Salary** USD $39.18/Hr.