Posting TitleProject Manager - Community Energy - Alaska Campus.LocationAK - Fairbanks.Position TypeRegular.Hours Per Week40.Working at NRELNREL’s Alaska Campus in Fairbanks, Alaska is one of the farthest-north LEED Platinum buildings in the world. Using a mix of solar, geothermal, biomass, and thermal storage, it is a living laboratory for clean energy technologies in the subarctic. NREL's Alaska Campus is in the heart of Interior Alaska, surrounded by mountains, trails, and rivers, as well as vibrant music, culture, and community. With 22 hours of sunlight in the summer and cold, snowy winters, Fairbanks is an outdoor-lovers' paradise.From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.Job DescriptionNREL is seeking to hire a Project Manager with experience in assisting community energy, efficiency, or conservation projects for its team at the NREL Alaska Campus. Located in the heart of Interior Alaska, Fairbanks is surrounded by mountains, trails, and rivers, as well as vibrant music, culture, and community. With 22 hours of sunlight in the summer and cold, snowy winters, Fairbanks is an outdoor lovers' paradise. The NREL Alaska Team is housed in the farthest-north LEED Platinum building in the world, a living laboratory for solar, geothermal, biomass, thermal storage, and energy efficient technologies. The candidate will play a crucial role in assisting the development and delivery of technical assistance for programs related to clean energy transition throughout the nation.Job Duties:<ul><li>Community Engagement: Collaborate with communities, stakeholders, and partners to understand their energy needs, concerns, and priorities. Develop and maintain strong relationships with regional partners.</li><li>Technical Assistance: Provide technical assistance to communities and organizations in the planning and implementation of clean energy projects. Support the development of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.</li><li>Project Leadership: Lead and contribute to interdisciplinary research teams focused on clean energy solutions. Take a leadership role in managing complex projects.</li><li>Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze data related to energy consumption, energy savings, and community engagement. Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making.</li><li>Publication and Communication: Communicate research results effectively to diverse audiences.</li></ul>The eligible candidate will have:<ul><li>Professional experience in community engagement and working with diverse stakeholders. Professional experience in equity-focused projects, programs, or initiatives in particular.</li><li>Relevant academic background, which could include (but is not limited to) economics, public policy, resilience, urban planning, regulation, decarbonization, sustainability, environmental studies and/or climate mitigation (ideally through the lens of energy equity or with a focus on energy equity related topics).</li><li>Research and analysis, project management, stakeholder relationship management, and communication skills.</li><li>Commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and equity principles .</li><li>Note: Engineering backgrounds can be applicable but are not required.</li></ul>.Basic QualificationsRelevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Complete understanding and application of project management principles, concepts, practices and standards. Full knowledge of technical field and related disciplines. Very good interpersonal, conflict resolution, teaming and communication skills.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.Additional Required Qualifications<ul><li>Relevant professional experience in related fields</li><li>Professional experience in equity-focused projects, programs, or initiatives in particular.</li><li>Relevant coursework or experience in economics, energy policy, international development, public policy, resilience, regulation, decarbonization, sustainability, and/or climate mitigation.</li><li>Exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s degree in public policy, economics, business, engineering, or other relevant technical discipline (preferred but not required)</li><li>Experience with stakeholder relationship management and community engagement in low-income communities and communities of color</li><li>Proven organization and task management skills · Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite ·</li><li>Excels at working within a team environment ·</li><li>Competency in Spanish · Familiarity with online collaboration platforms (e.g., Webex, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.) ·</li><li>Ability to independently scope and manage research tasks with guidance from more senior staff ·</li><li>Experience working with rural Alaska a plus. · Experience working with tribal entities a plus.</li></ul>.Job Application Submission WindowThe 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: Project Manager II ARCEE / Annual Salary Range: $65,800 - $108,700NREL 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 SummaryBenefits 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&amp;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 rulesDrug Free WorkplaceNREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.Submission GuidelinesPlease 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..EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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Project Manager - Community Energy - Alaska Campus

Posting TitleCommercial Buildings Project Manager.LocationCO - Golden.Position TypeRegular.Hours Per Week40.Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.Job DescriptionThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado, is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. NREL offers full-time employees fixed-benefit (pension) and fixed-contribution (403b match) retirement benefits, flexible work schedules, and extended sick leave benefits for those needing to take care of a family member (even for things as routine as a child’s doctor appointment). We appreciate the time you are taking to review this job posting and for your consideration to join our diverse NREL family. Please carefully review the job description below.We recognize the value that diverse backgrounds bring to any team and encourage you to apply if you feel you are a great fit for this position, even if you don’t satisfy every listed qualification. We encourage you to tell us why you would be a positive addition to our team in your cover letter (we really do read them).The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Work hand in hand with project Principal Investigators to develop and execute team-based project plans.</li><li>Support a subset of 3-5 projects within the Buildings Program to track project financial performance, address scheduling and staffing needs, and monitor task and deliverable progress.</li></ul>Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who can:<ul><li>Develop vendor requests for proposals and track subsequent deliverables and financial performance for any awarded subcontracts.</li><li>Work in an interdisciplinary environment with diverse groups of people.</li><li>Work with the NREL Building Program Operations Team to identify project risks and solutions.</li><li>Communicate well within small team structures, but who are also comfortable presenting to larger groups.</li><li>Work closely with engineers, architects, policy makers, community program implementers, and building operators to help ensure the timely and on-budget delivery of project milestones and deliverables.</li></ul>​An ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Experience developing vendor requests for proposals and tracking subsequent deliverables and financial performance for any awarded subcontracts.</li><li>Demonstrated proficiency with all aspects of project financial planning (from project development through execution/tracking to closeout).</li><li>Experience developing Power BI dashboards.</li><li>Experience working with DOE and/or other federal agencies.</li><li>Written/contributed-to successful proposals in response to funding opportunity announcements.</li><li>Exceptional writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.</li></ul>About the Commercial Building Controls and Analytics Group (CBCAG): CBCAG staff use engineering, applied science, and software engineering expertise to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in the U.S. commercial building stock. We are expanding the frontier of scientific knowledge that enables optimized energy use, generation, and storage in the built environment at multiple scales with equitable outcomes designed into our research. Our research significantly enhances the resiliency, efficiency, and affordability of energy systems across the United States and the world..Basic QualificationsRelevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Complete understanding and application of project management principles, concepts, practices and standards. Full knowledge of technical field and related disciplines. Very good interpersonal, conflict resolution, teaming and communication skills.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.Additional Required Qualifications<ul><li>Experience developing vendor requests for proposals and tracking subsequent deliverables and financial performance for any awarded subcontracts.</li><li>Demonstrated proficiency with all aspects of project financial planning (from project development through execution/tracking to closeout).</li><li>Experience developing Power BI dashboards.</li><li>Experience working with DOE and/or other federal agencies.</li><li>Written/contributed-to successful proposals in response to funding opportunity announcements.</li><li>Exceptional writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience working with local, state, or federal energy equity programs, initiatives, or offices.</li><li>Working knowledge of building science principles and building energy reporting terminology.</li><li>High emotional intelligence.•Experience operating within a matrixed organizational structure.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to administer and curate project repositories, such as SharePoint</li></ul>.Job Application Submission WindowThe 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: Project Manager II / Annual Salary Range: $73,200 - $120,800NREL 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 SummaryBenefits 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&amp;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 rulesDrug Free WorkplaceNREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.Submission GuidelinesPlease 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..EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.EEO is the Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) | Reasonable Accommodations (http://www.nrel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html)E -Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here (http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2013/08/13/FinalOSCPosterEN08_01_2013.pdf) for English or here (http://www.justice.gov/crt/file/813271/download) for Spanish.E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 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Commercial Buildings Project Manager

Posting TitleGroup Manager - Chemistry and Nanoscience , Fundamental and Applied Electrochemical Conversions.LocationCO - Golden.Position TypeRegular.Hours Per Week40.Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.Job DescriptionThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.NREL is seeking a Group Manager in the Chemistry and Nanoscience Center to lead an electrochemistry-oriented group. The new group will be part of a larger team of excellence in electrochemical conversion technology research at NREL that spans multiple Centers and Directorates.The electrochemical conversions team at NREL conducts research in:· Hydrogen production, storage, and utilization· Electrochemical CO2/CO, and N2 conversion to fuels and chemicals· Direct air capture and utilization of CO2The interests of the groups range from fundamental R&amp;D to device testing to modelling megawatt-scale deployment of new technologies – all with a focus on translational research in partnership with private industry.Our Chemistry and Nanoscience Center utilizes multiple research methods including wet-chemical synthesis, electrochemical and photo-electrochemical characterization, and large-scale electrolysis while making extensive use of fundamental materials characterization tools that are available at NREL and at National Lab User Facilities.Our team provides national and international leadership in electrochemical conversion and storage through leadership in consortiums such as Hydrogen from Next-Generation Electrolyzersof Water (H2NEW), HydroGEN, the Hydrogen Materials Advanced Research Consortium (HyMARC), the Silicon Consortium Project, and Behind the Meter Storage (BTMS). We also provide leadership in national hubs such as the Liquid Sunlight Alliance (LiSA), the Sunlight Energy Innovation Hub, and the ReCELL battery recycling consortium.The successful candidate will work closely with the Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, the Materials Science Center, the Computational Sciences Center and the leadership and researchers from the Materials and Chemical Sciences (MCCS) and Mechanical and Thermal Engineering Sciences (MTES) directorates while utilizing the lab’s program interface to DOE programs such as the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Office, the Bioenergy Technology Office, and the Vehicles Technology Office, to identify and develop new capabilities and steward existing infrastructure.The group manager will serve as a key contributor to the broader NREL S&amp;T strategy through strategic interactions throughout the Directorate and with other Directorates at NREL. Further, the candidate will provide scientific and strategic leadership and mentoring to a group consisting of technical staff of all levels, postdoctoral researchers, and students while advancing and maintaining a safe and secure work environment..Basic QualificationsFor Group Manager II· Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience in a technically related research discipline; or, master’s degree and 7 years of experience in a technically related research discipline; or, PhD and 4 years of experience in a technically related research discipline.· Excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills.· Previous management and budget adherence. Experience and/or significant leadership in an individual contributor role required.For Group Manager III· Bachelor’s degree and over 14 years of research experience, or a master’s degree and over 12 years of research experience, or a PhD and over 9 years of research experience· Excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills.· Previous management and budget adherence. Experience and/or significant leadership in an individual contributor role required.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.Additional Required QualificationsGroup Manager IIExperience managing work, resources and projects for group(s) or multiple teams in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Center/Office. Assignments may include complex projects with high impact and visibility. Provides input to Center/Office for development of strategic plans. Leads implementation of strategic plans affecting respective group.Research Qualifications· A successful track record of independent research· Demonstrated skill interpreting and assessing experimental results of their own work and that of others.· Experience leading and contributing to programs in electrochemical conversion and storage technologies.· Knowledge of the principles underlying electrochemical conversion technologies, as well as expertise in synthesis and characterization through structural characterization, electrochemical analysis, and spectroscopy.Operations Management· Previous management, budget development and/or significant leadership in an individual contributor role.· Demonstrated experience in management of projects.· Demonstrated skill in dealing with legal and ethical management issues and practices.Organizational Leadership· Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and direct personnel with diverse skills, work styles, and values - both directly and through subordinate management.· Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain outstanding talent and support a diverse workforce.· Demonstrated ability to mentor researchers at various career levels including postdoctoral scientists and students.Collaboration· Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.Group Manager IIIMust have all the qualifications listed above for Group Manager II, plus:Experience managing work, resources and projects for a large complex group or multiple groups in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Center/Office. Assignments will include complex projects with high impact and visibility.International Authority· Demonstrated ability to build national and international, multi-disciplinary teams.· Principal engineering or scientific authority at the international level.· Industry recognition as a thought leader in a field related to electrochemical energy conversion and storage.· Experience with directing government policy.Strategic Direction· Experience championing long-range positions on programs and technologies for world-wide consideration.· Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction for business development and oversee proposal activity for multiple sponsors including the Department of Energy/EERE, Office of Science, Department of Defense, and industry and university partners.· Demonstrated experience in program management and strategic planning.· Demonstrated ability to develop and advance new approaches to address particular challenges for energy-related systems and devices is a plus.Preferred QualificationsGroup Manager III:· PhD plus at least 10+ years of experience in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science &amp; engineering, physics, or related field.· Strong record of publications/presentations in areas relevant to NREL research.Group Manager II:· PhD plus at least 4 to 9 years of experience in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science &amp; engineering, physics, or related field..Job Application Submission WindowThe 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: Group Research Manager III / Annual Salary Range: $137,600 - $247,700Job Profile: Group Research Manager II / Annual Salary Range: $114,500 - $206,100NREL 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 SummaryBenefits 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&amp;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 rulesDrug Free WorkplaceNREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.Submission GuidelinesPlease 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..EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.EEO is the Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) | Reasonable Accommodations (http://www.nrel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html)E -Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here (http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2013/08/13/FinalOSCPosterEN08_01_2013.pdf) for English or here (http://www.justice.gov/crt/file/813271/download) for Spanish.E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 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Group Manager - Chemistry and Nanoscience , Fundamental and Applied Electrochemical Conversions

Posting TitleEarly Career - Residential Building Science Engineer.LocationCO - Golden.Position TypeRegular.Hours Per Week40.Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.Job DescriptionThe Residential Buildings Solutions and Scaling Group has an immediate opening for an early career Researcher with engineering background and/or experience in building science. The ideal candidate will have some demonstrated understanding of how energy is used in various building systems. The Researcher in this role may contribute to research projects involving residential building technology integration, competition management, technical assistance to communities pursuing decarbonization goals, and/or buildings workforce development initiatives. Sample of potential Department of Energy program position will support include Solar Decathlon (https://www.solardecathlon.gov/) , Communities LEAP (https://www.energy.gov/communitiesLEAP/communities-leap) and Weatherization Assistance Program (https://www.energy.gov/scep/wap/weatherization-assistance-program) .The Residential Buildings Solutions and Scaling Group (RBSSG) resides within the Building Technologies and Science Center (BTSC) at NREL. RBSSG, BTSC and NREL are committed to fostering a creative, curiosity-driven, diverse, inclusive workplace, and to supporting and mentoring research staff as they progress from task execution to principal investigator and beyond. This position reports to the Residential Buildings Solutions and Scaling Group manager.The Researcher will develop and apply engineering solutions contributing to research project tasks and milestones. Job duties and responsibilities for this position may include:<ul><li>Contributing to residential building science research projects that may involve building energy modeling, data analytics, lab experimentation, and/or field demonstration.</li><li>Supporting technical assistance initiatives providing analysis and technical information to communities implementing decarbonization goals.</li><li>Supporting building science and STEM workforce development projects and initiatives.</li><li>Contribute to and prepare reports, presentations, and communications for work.</li><li>Disseminating research results and program guidance through presentations and stakeholder meetings.</li><li>Writing for peer-reviewed science journals and professional conferences.</li></ul>Qualifications should be detailed in a cover letter and resume.A researcher II should demonstrate general knowledge and experience applying engineering technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Training in team, task or project leadership responsibilities. Entry level experience in project management. Good writing, interpersonal and communication skills.A researcher I should have basic knowledge and experience applying engineering technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Proficient in writing, interpersonal and communication skills..Basic QualificationsFor Researcher IIRelevant Master's Degree . Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience .For Researcher IRelevant Bachelor's Degree .* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.Additional Required Qualifications<ul><li>Strong background in engineering, applied mathematics, statistics,or related fields.</li><li>Strong understanding of building science principles and building system integration issues.</li><li>Excellentverbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Proficient and experienced at using Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>​This position requires an on campus hybrid work arrangement and therefore is not seeking remote applicants.</li></ul>Preferred QualificationsFor Researcher II​<ul><li>Demonstrated ability to write technical research documents.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop successful presentations to communicate project work.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with team members and project leaders.</li><li>Experience presenting technical and non-technical information to wide range of audiences.</li><li>Experience with diverse audiences and focus areas.</li><li>Experience communicating with a client and public speaking roles.</li><li>Highly detailed-orientated and thorough.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to identify best practices and lessons learned, which in turn is incorporated into process improvement.</li><li>Participated in Solar Decathlon or similar student competition.</li></ul>For Researcher I<ul><li>Interest and/or ability to write technical research documents</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop successful presentations to communicate project work</li><li>Interest and preferably experience in public speaking with diverse audiences and focus areas.</li><li>Interest in supporting research to identify best practices and lessons learned.</li><li>Interest or participation in Solar Decathlon or similar student competition</li></ul>.Job Application Submission WindowThe 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: Researcher II / Annual Salary Range: $73,200 - $120,800Job Profile: Researcher I / Annual Salary Range: $63,600 - $104,900NREL 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 SummaryBenefits 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&amp;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 rulesDrug Free WorkplaceNREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.Submission GuidelinesPlease 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..EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.EEO is the Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) | Reasonable Accommodations (http://www.nrel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html)E -Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here (http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2013/08/13/FinalOSCPosterEN08_01_2013.pdf) for English or here (http://www.justice.gov/crt/file/813271/download) for Spanish.E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.

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Help Desk Support Analyst

Help Desk Support Analyst I

<div>We're Cruise, a self-driving service designed for the cities we love.We’re building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving vehicles will help save lives, reshape cities, give back time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.In our cars, you’re free to be yourself. It’s the same here at Cruise. We’re creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all of the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise, so that every employee can do their best work. Cruise is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, both in our workplace and in our products. If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, come join us. Even if you might not meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for us. </div>The CI Platform team owns the platform that builds and tests source code at Cruise along with storing the execution artifacts. We work to efficiently and reliably support Cruise’s continuous integration needs at scale. This team is responsible for Cruise’s Content Addressable Storage, managing the CI Infrastructure, and remote build &amp; test execution.   In this role, we are seeking an engineer who is excited about working cross functionally to understand customer problems and build solutions that will help improve our engineering velocity. This includes work like building a service for Build Analytics, discovering opportunities to improve our ephemeral worker efficiency, increase reliability during CI critical path, and more.  If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, join us.<h1> </h1><h1>What you’ll be doing:</h1><ul><li>Design and implement improvements to our AV development toolchains, build system, CI/CD pipelines and services which have a measurable and direct impact on engineering productivity.</li><li>Drive Service Level Objective (SLO) conversations with customers and track the metrics customers care about</li><li>Evaluate new tools and technologies through PoCs and propose solutions for implementation</li><li>Ship improvements to our AV development toolchains and services which have a measurable and direct impact on engineering productivity and our core company metrics</li><li>Drive software engineering best practices both within your team and across the company, and create tooling which encourages these</li></ul><h1>What you must have:</h1><ul><li>3+ years experience designing, building and operating production systems at scale</li><li>Experience with light full stack API development</li><li>Proficiency in one or more programming languages (for instance Go, Python, Java, or other relevant coding languages)</li><li>Attention to detail, and a desire to improve processes &amp; systems around you</li><li>Ability to research, document, communicate, and defend proposals and take critical feedback</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities, focus on shipping, and work well under pressure</li><li>Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world</li></ul><h1>Bonus Points!</h1><ul><li>Experience working with Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, or Amazon Web Services</li><li>Experience writing Go, C, C++, or a desire to learn</li><li>Experience working on developer tooling, build systems or CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Experience with container and container orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, CloudFoundry, Mesos, etc.</li><li>Thorough understanding of Unix/Linux and networking fundamentals</li><li>Experience with observability tools for Logging, Metrics, and Tracing</li><li>Experience owning or contributing to Open Source projects</li><li>Experience working with modern build systems such as Bazel, Buck, Pants, or equivalent</li><li>Experience working with CI/CD tooling such as Buildkite, CircleCI, Jenkins, etc.  </li><li>Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world</li></ul> The salary range for this position is $142,800 - $210,000. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, long-term incentives, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.<div><h1>Why Cruise?</h1>Our benefits are here to support the whole you:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits </li><li>Medical / dental / vision, Life and AD&amp;D</li><li>Subsidized mental health benefits</li><li>Paid time off and holidays</li><li>Paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence</li><li>401(k) Cruise matching program </li><li>Fertility benefits</li><li>Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account</li><li>Flexible Spending Account &amp; Health Saving Account</li><li>Perks Wallet program for benefits/perks</li><li>Pre-tax Commuter benefit plan for local employees</li><li>CruiseFlex, our location-flexible work policy. (<a href="https://getcruise.com/news/blog/2022/cruiseflex-our-approach-to-flexible-work/">Learn more about CruiseFlex)</a>.</li></ul><h1>We’re Integrated</h1><ul><li>Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale.</li></ul><h1>We’re Funded</h1><ul><li>GM, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise. Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress, team, and vision and makes us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry. Our deep resources greatly accelerate our operating speed.</li></ul>Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, caste, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email HR@getcruise.com.We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. To help us track the effectiveness and inclusivity of our recruiting efforts, please consider answering the following demographic questions. Answering these questions is entirely voluntary. Your answers to these questions will not be shared with the hiring decision makers and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. Instead, Cruise will use this information not only to comply with any government reporting obligations but also to track our progress toward meeting our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives.Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV: Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding your application, currently holding an active in-state regular driver’s license or equivalent, and no more than one point on driving record. A successful completion of a background check, drug screen and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required.Note to Recruitment Agencies: Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners. </div>

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Macintosh Administrator - Help Desk Support Analyst II

Posting TitleFinancial Analyst - Mechanical &amp; Thermal Engineering Sciences Portfolio.LocationCO - Golden.Position TypeRegular.Hours Per Week40.Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.Job DescriptionThe chosen candidate will provide financial management support to the Chief Financial Officer and CenterDirectors, program managers, project managers, and other NREL staff. They will also work within adynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) organization closely collaborating with other financial analysts andmanagers in other groups to solve complex financial planning, programming, budgeting, andexecution tasks, as well as improve institutional processes. 95% of this position can be remote; however,there will be some onsite requirements.Job Duties include the following:Budget Formulation and Planning:<ul><li>Support the annual NREL financial planning process by assisting NREL program, project and center leaders with the formulation of financial estimates.</li><li>Provide support to Center/Office Directors to formulate overhead requirements and affordability.</li><li>Assist with the development of cost plans for Department of Energy programs, Strategic Partnership Projects (non-DOE), and other cooperative efforts.</li><li>Review and approve new business proposals and prepare the corresponding cash flow analysis for DOE Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) and Strategic Partnership Projects.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate reasonableness and accuracy of financial plans and coordinate needed updates.</li><li>Identify risks, issues and needed actions to leaders.</li></ul>Funds Allocations and Analysis:<ul><li>Coordinate the allocation of monthly funding with applicable project/task leaders.</li><li>Perform cash flow analysis to determine funding needs at the task/project/chargeable task levels for successful project execution.</li><li>Support communications with customers to ensure timely funds receipt.</li></ul>Project/Budget Execution:<ul><li>Develop monthly financial performance reports for assigned programs, projects and centers.</li><li>Perform plan to actual variance analyses and discuss issues and necessary actions with applicable leaders.</li><li>Communicate financial planning requirements and deadlines to all customers.</li></ul>Finance Policies and Procedures:<ul><li>Provide financial guidance to assigned programs, projects, and centers.</li><li>Support Laboratory policies, laws and regulations by assisting program, project and center staff in their understanding of financial management responsibilities.</li></ul>Financial Administration:<ul><li>Maintain updates to project cost breakdown structures using the Oracle Project Accounting system.</li><li>Create, support, monitor, and update various time-phased budget plans.</li><li>Assist the assigned Center/Office directors, technology managers, Project/Task/Chargeable</li><li>task leaders, service center managers with financial management, budget development and formulation, budget execution, proposal pricing, budget monitoring and understanding cost reports.</li><li>Other finance related duties.</li></ul>.Basic QualificationsRelevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques. Frequent application of industry concepts and principles. General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication. Ability to use various computer software programs.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.Additional Required QualificationsProfessional Level III:<ul><li>Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proven strong organization and time management skills.</li><li>Strong leadership and teaming skills.</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Intermediate to advanced knowledge and application of industry (federal agencies/contracting/finance) technical standards, theories, techniques, concepts, and principles.</li><li>Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, procedures, and practices related to specific field (federal agencies/contracting/finance).</li><li>Ability to utilize and analyze data from various software systems including Microsoft Office suite (particularly advanced in excel), Oracle (or other EBS), Hyperion Essbase (or similar).</li><li>Ability to manage a hihg volume financial portfolio with some complexity autonomously and with little to no guidance and some complexity.</li></ul>Professional Level II:<ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Good organization and time management skills.</li><li>Proven ability to work independently with general supervision.</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills.</li><li>General knowledge and application of industry (federal agencies/contracting/finance) technical standards, theories, techniques, concepts, and principles.</li><li>General knowledge of laws, regulations, procedures, and practices related</li><li>to specific field (federal agencies/contracting/finance).</li><li>Ability to utilize and interpret data from various software systems including Microsoft Office suite (particularly advanced in excel), Oracle (or other EBS), Hyperion Essbase (or similar).</li><li>Ability to manage a financial portfolio with some guidance and development.</li></ul>Preferred QualificationsPreferred candidate will have experience with federal agencies or federal contracting..Job Application Submission WindowThe 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: Professional II / Annual Salary Range: $63,600 - $104,900Job Profile: Professional III / Annual Salary Range: $73,200 - $120,800NREL 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 SummaryBenefits 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&amp;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 rulesDrug Free WorkplaceNREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.Submission GuidelinesPlease 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..EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.EEO is the Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) | Reasonable Accommodations (http://www.nrel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html)E -Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here (http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2013/08/13/FinalOSCPosterEN08_01_2013.pdf) for English or here (http://www.justice.gov/crt/file/813271/download) for Spanish.E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.

Financial Analyst - Mechanical & Thermal Engineering Sciences Portfolio

Posting TitleBusiness Support Professional - Biosciences Center.LocationCO - Golden.Position TypeRegular.Hours Per Week40.Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.Job DescriptionThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory is searching for an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative support within the Biosciences Center.Within the Biosciences Center, our people seek to understand, predict, and gain control over biochemical and biophysical pathways and processes in living organisms and biohybrid systems. Reengineering matter and energy flows, from molecular to multicellular and organismal scales, is fundamental for both technology innovation and disruption that enables macroscale production of fuels, chemicals and materials.The successful candidate will also support other Business Support team members in their absence and on an as-needed basis.This position can be fast paced and dynamic. Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and multi-tasking skills, with five or more years administrative assistant experience, providing support at the manager level and to their staff are critical to successfully executing the duties of the job.This is a very customer-oriented position, and you may be asked by internal staff to assist with a variety of tasks, not limited to the job duties described below.The successful candidate must be able to work with a wide variety of day-to-day issues and work styles.Duties include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Line Manager calendar maintenance</li><li>Purchase card ordering and reconciliation</li><li>Meeting and event planning and scheduling, including coordination and logistics for on-site and potentially off-site meetings as well as webinars</li><li>New employee onboarding</li><li>Interfacing with outside entities and individuals including subcontractors, vendors, speakers, and others as needed.</li><li>Processing work orders and move forms</li><li>Working with numerous online administrative tools</li><li>Coordinating foreign and domestic travel including submitting requests, tracking approvals, reserving airfare, lodging and rental cars and processing expense reports</li><li>Purchase orders, requisitions and invoice processing</li><li>Coordinate lab inspections, take notes and submit findings in Inspection Tracker</li><li>Composing presentations</li><li>Assisting with publication preparation and documentation</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>.Basic QualificationsHigh 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.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.Additional Required Qualifications<ul><li>Considerable knowledge of specialized focused business support functions.</li><li>Complete understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the business support activities, and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered.</li><li>Experienced skills in applicable software packages and office equipment. Demonstrated project administration skills.</li><li>Full knowledge of specific principles, procedures and practices related to supported fields and disciplines.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, team and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications.Job Application Submission WindowThe 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 - $78,600Job Profile: Business Support II / Annual Salary Range: $42,700 - $68,300NREL 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 SummaryBenefits 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&amp;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 rulesDrug Free WorkplaceNREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.Submission GuidelinesPlease 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..EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.EEO is the Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) | Reasonable Accommodations (http://www.nrel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html)E -Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here (http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2013/08/13/FinalOSCPosterEN08_01_2013.pdf) for English or here (http://www.justice.gov/crt/file/813271/download) for Spanish.E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.

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