Proposal Budget/Resource Specialist

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

1d•$75,750 - $118,170

About The Position

The Financial Management and Procurement Services (FMPS) division in support of the Nuclear Technologies and National Security (NTNS) directorate is seeking a Proposal Budget/Resource Specialist to join their team. In this role, you can expect to: Oversee the operations of the NTNS proposal process, which involves tracking funding opportunities, coordinating open proposals, providing proposal support, and executing tasks according to the directorate's requirements. Be the proposal point of contact between the NTNS directorate and collaborating institutions. Provide guidance to both Argonne and the collaborating institutions on all NTNS funding opportunities. Work directly with division management and staff to identify, develop and implement proposal support processes and efficiencies. Provide resources for submissions to Broad Agency Announcements, Funding Opportunity Announcements, Strategic Partnership Projects (Work for Other Proposals), CRADAs, IEWOs, DOE Field Work Proposals, other DOE proposals, etc. May also provide financial analysis and administer activities for the effective execution of proposal budgets, subcontracts, and Joint Appointment agreements. May also assist managers with financial and resource planning activities including funds allocation, reconciliation, financial control, and reporting. In this role, you will gain knowledge of ANL policies and procedures for proposal development and submission, financial management, procurement, and subcontracting. You will also gain skills and knowledge of ANL business systems applications, specifically, PEARL, Adaptive, PARIS, Coupa, Xink, Workday Financial, and Dayforce, as well as external PAMS, grants.gov and other proposal sites and systems. This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience, or equivalent.
Experience in preparation, coordination and flow of research proposals.
Experience in finance, budget management, resource allocation, and programmatic reporting.
Effective written and interpersonal communication skills for interaction at all levels, both internally and externally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to create clear desk procedures and establish new effective and efficient process flows.
Strong organizational skills, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities.
Capacity to execute delegated authority with minimal instruction.
Proficiency in understanding detailed and complex processes and associated policies and government regulations.
Strong analytical skills for identifying anomalies, resolving complex issues, and effectively communicating results to staff and management.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and related Microsoft applications, specifically for crafting proposal budgets and leadership reporting as well as some database management.
Competence in prioritizing, planning, and delivering work in a timely manner for multiple people, while maintaining flexibility and adapting to changing situations.
Adaptability to change, new procedures and technology.
Ability to share responsibility in creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive workplace environment.
Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Department of Energy funding
Department of Energy proposal workflow and support

Responsibilities

Oversee the operations of the NTNS proposal process, which involves tracking funding opportunities, coordinating open proposals, providing proposal support, and executing tasks according to the directorate's requirements.
Be the proposal point of contact between the NTNS directorate and collaborating institutions.
Provide guidance to both Argonne and the collaborating institutions on all NTNS funding opportunities.
Work directly with division management and staff to identify, develop and implement proposal support processes and efficiencies.
Provide resources for submissions to Broad Agency Announcements, Funding Opportunity Announcements, Strategic Partnership Projects (Work for Other Proposals), CRADAs, IEWOs, DOE Field Work Proposals, other DOE proposals, etc.
May also provide financial analysis and administer activities for the effective execution of proposal budgets, subcontracts, and Joint Appointment agreements.
May also assist managers with financial and resource planning activities including funds allocation, reconciliation, financial control, and reporting.