Financial Coordinator 2

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA

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About The Position

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.
The Business Services Directorate (BSD) provides crucial financial, procurement and sales, and project management services to PNNL, as required under our management and operations contract for operating the Lab on behalf of the Department of Energy. Our goal in offering these services is to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant business operations that enhance PNNL's scientific impact.
BSD presents exciting opportunities for financial professionals seeking career growth. We foster a dynamic environment where individuals can develop their skills, take on leadership roles, and contribute to high-impact projects. By working with multidisciplinary teams, professionals have the chance to broaden their expertise, engage in continuous learning, and advance their careers while contributing to the groundbreaking scientific work at PNNL.

Requirements

• MS/MA or higher -OR-
• BS/BA and 2 years of relevant financial experience -OR-
• AA and 12 years of relevant financial experience -OR-
• HS/GED and 14 years of relevant financial experience.
• Qualifying experience in financial support of budget management, financial analysis, and tracking & reporting of cost and spend may be considered.
• The position requires a broad knowledge on financial systems and policies and procedures as well as strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and prioritize work with limited direction and oversight.
• Requires U.S. Citizen, or Person who is currently in the U.S. or U.S. Territory with residency for the preceding 3 continuous years.

Nice To Haves

• Previous or current Financial Coordinator/Project Coordinator (or similar) experience.
• Experience supporting business services in a federal research, national laboratory, government contracting, or academic research environment, with familiarity with sponsor-driven compliance, reporting, and financial management expectations.
• Experience in business services including finance, project controls, and/or contracts, supporting multiple projects or a portfolio, including work across the project lifecycle.
• Proficiency using Power BI, Excel, and SharePoint, along with the ability to learn and effectively use internal enterprise financial/project systems for tracking, analysis, and reporting; capable of basic-to-intermediate troubleshooting and identifying opportunities to streamline routine processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including preparing clear project financial updates for internal stakeholders and (as needed) external sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and business coordination across the full project lifecycle (capture/proposal, planning, execution, closeout), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Independently develop and manage budgets, forecasts, accruals, and spend plans across multiple projects; analyze variances, identify trends/drivers, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Solve moderately complex business services challenges with minimal guidance, applying judgment and creativity to remove roadblocks and improve project execution.
• Apply a working understanding of scope, schedule, and budget interactions to anticipate impacts, evaluate options, and support timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate proposal development and submissions by interpreting sponsor requirements, integrating business inputs (e.g., budget assumptions and statement of work elements), and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Support cost estimating and pricing activities, ensuring appropriate treatment of direct vs. indirect costs and clear communication of assumptions and impacts.
• Prepare clear, decision-useful reporting (monthly/quarterly/annual) and draft financial/business content for review by project leadership and senior staff.
• Support procurement and subcontract actions and contribute to reconciliations, funding reviews, and closeout activities; identify efficiency opportunities and recommend process improvements.
• Use tools such as Excel/Power BI/SharePoint and internal financial/project systems to track and analyze data; perform basic-to-intermediate troubleshooting to resolve issues and streamline routine workflows.
• Build strong partnerships with project teams, operations, internal partners, and external stakeholders; communicate proactively, provide timely updates, and offer basic direction to project staff as needed.

Benefits

• Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, 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 401 (k) savings plan with company match.
• Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees