Requisition Id 15963

Level: BP02

Overview:

The Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Programs and Planning Specialist to provide broad support to the directorate’s proposal development processes. The ideal candidate would be highly organized and would have experience and significant background in proposal preparation, including supporting researchers in the production of proposals. PSD at ORNL delivers scientific discoveries and technical breakthroughs that will help realize solutions in energy and national security and provide economic benefit to the nation. Our portfolio includes materials science and engineering, chemistry, geoscience, nanoscience, soft matter science, analytical chemistry, and nuclear and particle physics applied to a broad range of scientific and technical challenges. PSD-led research plays a key role in the major cross-laboratory initiatives at ORNL, with activities that encourage translational research relying on interdisciplinary teams.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works closely under the supervision of the PSD program manager for DOE-SC proposal development to support researchers across the directorate in the production of compelling and compliant scientific proposals to the Office of Science and other sponsors.
• Leads development of PSD’s Strategic Partnership Projects (SPPs) and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) in collaboration with ORNL’s Partnerships Office and other stakeholders.
• Coordinates and ensures submissions into the Office of Science’s Portfolio Analysis and Management System (PAMS) and Grants.gov.
• Manages and tracks PSD awards.
• Provides support and leads, as requested, in the preparation and timely delivery of programmatic materials directly funded by DOE. These deliverables consist of quarterly reports, the lab agenda, programmatic review documents, workshop brochures, reports, and factual documents for DOE.
• Assists with and develops content for ORNL/PSD business activities including PSD Business Plan and PEMP reports and presentations.
• Delivers on ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
• Promotes equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or a business-related field
• A minimum of three years of experience producing science-related products such as proposals or reports
• Demonstrated ability to be highly detail-oriented and to work as a team player
• Proven ability to support complex projects, manage complex tasks, and ensure the accuracy of key details in a fast-moving, deadline-driven work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience at a university, national laboratory, or other research institution
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and with all levels of researchers and scientific staff in a team-based environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability and desire for ongoing learning and growth
• Aptitude for solving problems and developing and implementing solutions
• Firm grasp of standard business computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel; Adobe Acrobat)
• Advanced knowledge of ORNL’s business lines and sponsor requirements
• Specialized skills, knowledge, and expertise in proposal development
• Previous experience working on DOE-SC proposals

Special Requirements:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.