Senior Programs and Planning Specialist

Requisition Id 15360 

Overview:  

The Field Intelligence Operations Division (FIOD) invites candidates to apply to join our team as a Senior Programs and Planning Specialist in support of a large multi-year project with several subcomponents that will be developed in parallel.  This role will play crucial role in collating requirements from the program managers for the project subcomponents and insuring the projects expenditures and schedules align with budget allocations and their expiration dates. This will require communications and interpersonal skills to collaborate with several budget analysts and program managers both within ORNL and with federal sponsors to develop monthly updates and planning to insure the projects continue on schedule and within costs.

Join ORNL and help enable world-class science and innovation by supporting projects in support of National Security. This is your opportunity to work alongside global leaders in several disciplines including datacenters and computing in the development of new infrastructure supporting our National Security Missions.

As part of our team, you will be joining a vibrant group of professionals eager to provide premier customer service to ensure people and information technology remain secure. The team is collaborative and strives to ensure security practices and procedures are understood, implemented, and enforced. All team members deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. 

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.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Program budget analysis and management:

• Lead program discussions regarding budget, costs, and programming to ensure management and the sponsor are routinely informed on budget/program execution.
• Prepare analysis of the programs and budget to prepare management for program reviews with the federal sponsor
• Prepare analysis for the sponsor in support of their reporting requirements to DoD and Congress
• Ensure all funding control requirements are met.
  
  
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Ensure all stakeholders are informed on potential schedule and budget issues.
• Ability to work independently with all stakeholders with equities in the project.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues identified by stakeholders including senior program managers and federal sponsors.
• Research

Basic Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) with 7-10 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Bachelors in Accountancy with over 8-12 years of accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in working with national security programs and classified budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to identify requirements, define system solutions, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Proven skills in project management, task prioritization, and effective time management in dynamic environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to interface confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Special Requirements: 

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Q clearance with SCI: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.  In addition, due the SCI, you may also be subject to random polygraph testing. 
  

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements:
For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.  Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

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.   

Benefits at ORNL: 

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain dedicated people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for 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.

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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.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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.