Financial Coordinator 2

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

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.
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 applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment 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).
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.

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.