Strategic Partnership Project (SPP) Specialist

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory•Livermore, CA

61d•$65,148 - $136,656•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an opening for a Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) Specialist C01.2/C01.3 to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment. You will be responsible for supporting efforts in the preparation, review, validation, and approval of SPP proposals, contracts, and funding actions. Job scope will include independently managing sponsor proposals and funding agreements; contract negotiations, submissions and execution; and performing budgetary analyses within a wide diversity of tasks. This position is in the Budget/Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) Division of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Organization.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience and training in accounting/finance, procurement, project management, or auditing.
Ability to successfully negotiate and administer contractual agreements.
Experience interpreting policies, procedures, and other regulatory orders/guidelines in order to ensure work is executed properly.
Experience at compiling and analyzing financial data and information and demonstrated expertise in problem solving and analytical skills.
Effective interpersonal communication skills in both verbal and written forms necessary to tactfully establish and maintain effective work relationships. Adept at providing advanced customer service to a wide variety of personnel, internal and external to the Laboratory.
Effective organizational skills including the ability to determine priorities with minimal assistance, process multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet all deadlines.
Ability to support decision making, identify innovative solutions, and accurately assess problems and make prudent decisions.
Advanced experience and training in accounting/finance, procurement, project management, or auditing.
Significant experience compiling and analyzing financial data and information and demonstrated expertise in problem solving and analytical skills.
Advanced experience developing and maintaining spreadsheets and maintaining financial databases; including experience utilizing commercial and/or institutional financial tools.
Significant experience with decision making, ability to be innovative, assess situations, and make prudent decisions.

Nice To Haves

In-depth experience with LLNL and DOE/NNSA policies and procedures, financial aspect of contractual terms and conditions, and Contract No. DE-AC52-07NA27344 requirements.

Responsibilities

Represent the Laboratory as the business and financial point of contact in the preparation, review, validation and approval of Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) work proposals.
Provide consultation to Laboratory program/resource personnel and a wide variety of external sponsors in the development and selection of the appropriate contract and/or agreement instrument. Includes the negotiation of applicable financial terms and conditions ensuring that all DOE/NNSA and LLNL requirements, policies, and procedures are adhered to.
Administer and execute moderate to complex contracts and agreements with Laboratory SPP sponsors from award through close-out. Related activities include processing amendments and change orders, assisting with invoice schedules for payment, facilitating close-outs.
Provide expertise, guidance, and counsel to external sponsors as well as Laboratory and OCFO personnel to ensure the execution of requested scope.
Gather, clarify, and analyze financial information including funding, costing, and workforce data. Provide analyses and relevant information to ensure resolution of customer and/or sponsor issues.
Establish, maintain, and provide accurate, detailed financial data, records, and reports for the Laboratory and external entities including DOE/NNSA, SPP sponsors, and audit agencies.
Participate in cross-functional teams identifying and implementing and making recommendations to new/revised business process changes and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.