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Business Support Professional - Cybersecurity R&D .
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CO - Golden .
Position Type
Regular .
Hours Per Week
40 .
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Job Description
The Cyber Security Center within the Energy Systems Integration (ESI) Directorate of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking a Business Support Professional (BSP). As a member of a center-wide support team, this BSP role has a primary focus on supporting two Cyber Security research groups.
The career opportunity involves both routine Business Support assignments and non-routine or special assignments. Tasks include managing documentation flow, assisting or executing staff travel arrangements, managing purchases, assisting with the publication process, supporting meetings, workshops and seminars (including scheduling, room set-up, site access, security arrangements, webinars, catering, audio visual set-up, meeting materials, etc.) and collaborating on events. The BSP will also support the development of spreadsheets and other financial documents, and should be comfortable using multiple online electronic systems for finance, purchasing, travel, etc.
The position requires a willingness to work as a team with other Business Support Professionals within the center, as well as assist lab-wide when needed. The position requires attention to detail, diplomacy, and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once. The selected applicant will display a positive, team-oriented attitude, outstanding administration skills, ability to prioritize work, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have exceptional team and interpersonal skills.
Successful BSP team members demonstrate a passion for contributing to the overall success of the center, its projects, and NREL as a whole. Successful team members display a desire to volunteer, learn, and participate. Passion for NREL’s mission and a desire to help the Cyber Security Center successfully contribute to NREL’s goals is important.
Confidentiality, diplomacy, and a respect for protocol are needed for this position. The incumbent shall develop and maintain administrative, financial and record systems, and execute Business Support functions with some oversight, but at times will be required to execute tasks on their own with minimal supervision. The position will require working routinely with management. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, SharePoint and Outlook are required. Other frequently used electronic software programs include Adobe, Microsoft Forms,Oracle for accounting and purchasing, Workday for personnel functions, and Concur for travel and finance. Ideal candidates must be proficient with these programs or show a willingness to learn.
This position will be located full time in the office at STM campus in Golden, CO unless otherwise agreed upon by the Group Manager and employee.
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Basic Qualifications
Business Support III Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Considerable knowledge of specialized focused Business Support functions. Complete understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the Business Support activities, and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered. Experienced skills in applicable software packages and office equipment. Demonstrated project administration skills. Full knowledge of specific principles, procedures and practices related to supported fields and disciplines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, team and interpersonal skills.Business Support II Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope or equivalent relevant education/experience. Solid knowledge of the job. Substantial understanding of general aspects of the job with a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job. Intermediate skills in applicable software packages and office equipment. Basic project administration skills. Ability to prioritize work. Proficient in written and verbal communications. Very good team and interpersonal skills.
- Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction; self-started attitude and mentality
- Intermediate to advanced skills in computer operations and equipment, including the implementation and use of new computer software and communication methods;
- Coordination of webinars and conference calls;
- Proficiency in analytical techniques and problem solving practices related to Business Support functions;
- Ability to plan and host meetings with diplomacy;
- Experience related to organizing travel, including complex foreign travel;
- Ability to juggle and track the flow of paperwork (i.e. travel expense reports, subcontracts);
- Outstanding administration skills;
- Ability to prioritize work;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
- Ability to work well in a fast paced, fun team-environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or related field;
- Experience in financial and project progress tracking/reporting (Expected for BSP III Level Candidates);
- Prior experience in a similar role within a highly technical R&D team or academic environment; and
- Ability to execute assignments with limited to no supervision or minimal instruction (Expected for BSP III Level Candidates)
- Demonstrated ability to engage with a variety of internal and external partners (Expected for BSP III Level Candidates)
- Intermediate to Advanced (Expected for BSP III level candidates) knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, OneNote, SharePoint and Outlook are required. Other frequently used electronic software programs include Adobe, Microsoft Forms,Oracle for accounting and purchasing, Workday for personnel functions, and Concur for travel and finance. Ideal candidates must be proficient with these programs or show a willingness to learn.
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Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Business Support III / Annual Salary Range: $49,100 - $78,600 Job Profile: Business Support II / Annual Salary Range: $42,700 - $68,300 NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.- Based on eligibility rules
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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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