Proposal Coordinator

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Proposal Coordinator to work in our Business Management department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls EROB facility with every other Friday off.

The Proposal Coordinator will execute strategy in support of providing INL researchers with expertise, tools, and training to improve the overall quality and compliance of INL-submitted proposals, while coordinating efforts for funding opportunity submissions.

You will report to the Proposal Management Program Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

• Facilitate the proposal process by monitoring proposal deadlines, reviews, approvals, and directorate submissions.
• Implementation of strategies for communicating and monitoring compliance with Laboratory and DOE policies and procedures for proposal development and submission.
• Provide proactive outreach and communication to stakeholders on opportunities, new policies and procedures, and updated guidelines.
• Provide support to researchers for navigating various business systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on strategic plans for incoming work.
• Acts as a resource for compliance questions and issues using existing knowledge, experience, and available resources (e.g., sponsor regulations, Laboratory policies) for supporting and/or providing guidance to researchers and other contributors.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support to proposal development teams.
• Performs quality/compliance checks on proposal submittal packages, as needed.
• Support the Laboratory in navigating and educating proposals development teams on incoming work (sponsor) policies, procedures, tools, and systems.
• Work with leadership to coordinate with various departments such as Legal, Technology Deployment, Research and Development Directorates, Export Control, and other necessary departments to ensure INL's business interests are protected throughout the proposal process.
• Prepare and deliver proposal related training initiatives in areas such as policy, capture management, requirement identification, compliance, budget, and scope/narrative development.
• Drives continuous improvements and change management for incoming work processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level 2-Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree.

Level 3 Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.

Job information:

The pay range for this position is: Level 2 Salary Grade 420 ($56,196-$109,644) or Level 3-Salary grade 430 ($65,064-$133,416)

At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires the operation of office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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