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Join the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NREL stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.
At NREL, you’ll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
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The National Security Research Oversight (NSRO) Office is adding to our team. Staff in NSRO oversee complex, cutting-edge national security initiatives and depend on Project Controllers to support the effective management of projects to maximize impact. We are seeking a Project Controller for project and program budget review and monitoring, subcontract management (SOW development, execution, accruals, approving invoices, tracking and meeting deliverables), task planning and scheduling, documentation management (including contributing to writing and leading editing of memos, emails, job aids, and procedures), internal reporting, and documenting and tracking requirements. Specific project requirements may vary depending on project type and structure.
This position will coordinate closely with management, project managers, and financial analysts to ensure successful project delivery in support of organizational goals. The position may also interact closely with the NSRO Director, laboratory program managers, and various NREL departments.
The primary responsibility of this role is to work with national security project managers to provide project management and financial support on national security efforts. The Project Controller will work under the general supervision and guidance of project leaders and senior-level staff to support planning, coordinating, implementing, and assessing project activities according to project objectives and deadlines, while assisting to keep project milestones/deliverables on time and within budget.
The successful candidate will support project and program budget review and tracking, financial review and analysis, project task planning and scheduling, documentation management, client reporting, and subcontract administration and management (e.g., statement of work development and deliverables tracking). Specific project requirements may vary depending on project type and structure.
Job Duties may include but are not limited to:
Note: This position requires a Hybrid or On-Site work arrangement, including regular in-person work at NREL's South Table Mountain Campus in Golden, CO, and is not eligible for 100% remote work arrangements.
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* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
PC II:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance
Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen. See DOE O 472.2A for additional information.
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
A high degree of professionalism, curiosity, and ethical conduct is required
Organized and detail-oriented
Thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and other computer software programs needed to effectively track and manage a projects
PC III:
All of the above PCII requirements, plus:
Initiates projects, works unsupervised, completes tasks independently, solves problems, and supports the team to drive results
Strong conflict resolution and collaboration skills
Strong preparation of materials and experience presenting
Knowledge and application of project management principles and practices
Strong knowledge using Microsoft Office Suite (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and other computer software programs needed to effectively track and manage a projects
Experience with project management methodologies, including experience in finance and business processes
Prior experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI
Prior experience with business tools including SharePoint and Salesforce
Ability to understand NREL financial systems (EPM, NQuIRE, Pricing Tool, iProcurement, etc.) to gather and interpret data
Strong ability to problem solve and take initiative
Excellent prioritization and ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to prepare professional communications that are appropriate for internal and external stakeholders
Familiarity with online collaboration platforms (e.g., Webex, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with team members and project leaders
Desire to continually develop project management skills, including learning how to use and apply new project management tools or using existing tools to meet project management needs
Experience in administering project sites in tools such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
Knowledge of national laboratory structures and processes
Active security clearance
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The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
* Based on eligibility rules
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If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
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