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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. BSD fosters 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 can broaden their expertise, engage in continuous learning, and advance their careers while contributing to the groundbreaking scientific work at PNNL.

Responsible for the oversight and implementation of all business processes utilized in the management and operations of assigned Directorate(s) including financial forecasting, budgeting, business analysis, and financial performance. Performs trend analysis of financial indicators and communicates to senior management direction on financial risk areas, performance assessment, business implementation and strategy impacts. Provides validation of Directorate(s) goals associated with Sales, BV, FTEs and Net Income.

Responsible for the processes and procedures associated with the full funding cycle, proposal to project close‑out. Establishes internal controls to reduce risk associated with business operations. Ensures compliance with accepted accounting methods, government regulations and internal policies and procedures. Provides business interface to clients and other Battelle managed laboratories.

• Serve as a consultant to the Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leadership on financial strategies to achieve organizational and lab level vision.
• Develop annual budgets and performance projections for key organizational metrics such as overhead, FTEs, and pool recovery. Oversee rate calculations and evaluate historical and prospective data to inform business decisions and strategic planning.
• Organize, plan, and develop common procedures for budget activity leads to follow during the Lab's planning and budgeting process.
• Develop and analyze financial forecasts and trends; evaluate financial status of budgets and overhead recoveries; issue summary reports; make recommendations for corrective actions if necessary.
• Conduct monthly reviews of overhead and service center costs and recoveries and FTE performance; provide documentation for rate revisions and adjustments of budgets. Present overall impacts and recommendation of potential options/alternatives for management approval.
• Ensure financial transactions comply with accounting policies and practices by conducting financial reviews and approving appropriate source documents.
• Provide guidance/training for M&O organizations staff on financial policies and procedures, appropriateness of costs, and proper charging guidelines; communicate changes in accounting procedures.
• Function as a team leader and create a working environment that fosters and supports innovative ideas for team members.
• Co‑chair Facilities and Infrastructure Governance Committee (FIGC); responsible for the process of creating funding determinations for OSD sponsored projects; provide oversight/assistance.
• Oversight for Facilities and Infrastructure (FI) and Planned Major Maintenance (PMM) accounting; tracking; reporting, etc. Provide support to Campus Planning as necessary in support of the Physical Waterfall.
• Financial oversight for the following service centers:
  Facility Space Service…