Off Site Source Recovery Project Specialist

Idaho National Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Off Site Source Recovery Project Specialist supports programmatic, contractual, and financial activities within the Off Site Source Recovery (OSR) mission space. The role helps ensure accurate contract administration, effective financial planning, timely reporting to program leadership and NNSA headquarters, compliance with program requirements, efficient project execution, and long-term strategic planning. The position is on the Energy and Environment Science and Technology team at Idaho National Laboratory, based at its Idaho Falls facility, with a 9x80 schedule and every other Friday off. This is a multi-level position, with placement at Level 2 or Level 3 based on the depth and breadth of proven experience and skills. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “L” clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. It is a testing-designated position requiring a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing during employment.

Requirements

Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, or a related field and at least 2 years of related professional experience, or a master’s degree.
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, or a related field and at least 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 2 years of related professional experience.
Experience in contract administration, financial analysis, project controls, or related disciplines.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Proficiency with financial planning tools and spreadsheets.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across project teams.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “L” clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds without assistance.
Ability to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DOE/NNSA programs or federal contracting environments.
Familiarity with project controls systems, cost tracking tools, or enterprise financial systems.
Understanding of federal acquisition processes, contract structures, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Accrue vendor contracts after recovery activities are completed and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
Monitor active contracts for compliance and alignment with program needs, including period-of-performance dates, CCR requirements, ceiling amounts, and Statement of Work modifications.
Coordinate with procurement, vendors, and technical staff on contract closeout, amendments, and updates.
Develop and maintain program finance plans, annual and multi-year spend plans, and cost projections.
Support financial reporting, including analysis of expenditures, burn rates, and funding utilization.
Help monitor and maintain annual carryover limits in accordance with program and NNSA requirements.
Participate in routine financial reviews and provide data to leadership for decision-making.
Prepare monthly reports for NNSA headquarters and OSR project leadership, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely submission.
Compile financial and contractual data from multiple program areas for internal and external reporting requirements.
Provide cross-functional support to project managers and technical teams to integrate financial and contractual information into program execution.