Financial Coordinator 2

Overview 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. Responsibilities The Financial Coordinator contributes to PNNL through financial support of project management. Jobs on this hierarchy require specific expertise and knowledge of standards, practices, and procedures typically acquired through specialized training and/or work-related experience and/or formal technical education. Jobs in this job family are individual contributors and are responsible for the end results achieved through own work. The job family level (S3-P4) is determined by the degree of expertise and judgment required of the job and the mission need for a specific job. FCs play a pivotal role by providing business services throughout the entire project lifecycle—capture, planning, execution, and closeout—while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. FCs combine financial acumen with analytical expertise. An FC succeeds by possessing or acquiring a number of skills: 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. 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. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 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. Preferred Qualifications: 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. Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment Not Applicable Additional Information 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. Testing Designated Position This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP). About PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov . Drug Free Workplace PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn. Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. For foreign national candidates: If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential. 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. Rockstar Rewards 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. * Research Associates excluded. **All benefits are dependent upon eligibility. Click Here For Rockstar Rewards Notice to Applicants PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules. As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position. Minimum Salary USD $32.60/Hr. Maximum Salary USD $48.37/Hr. The Financial Coordinator contributes to PNNL through financial support of project management. Jobs on this hierarchy require specific expertise and knowledge of standards, practices, and procedures typically acquired through specialized training and/or work-related experience and/or formal technical education. Jobs in this job family are individual contributors and are responsible for the end results achieved through own work. The job family level (S3-P4) is determined by the degree of expertise and judgment required of the job and the mission need for a specific job. FCs play a pivotal role by providing business services throughout the entire project lifecycle-capture, planning, execution, and closeout-while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. FCs combine financial acumen with analytical expertise. An FC succeeds by possessing or acquiring a number of skills: 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications: 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. Preferred Qualifications: 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.