Professional I/II - Procurement Policy, Programs and Compliance Analyst

Posting TitleProfessional I/II - Procurement Policy, Programs and Compliance Analyst

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LocationCO - Golden

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Position TypeRegular

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Hours Per Week40

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Working at NREL

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.

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We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

The Procurement Policies, Programs and Compliance Analyst tracks the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory procurement processes, policies and procedures with a focus on the improvement of efficiency, customer service and data integrity. The analyst reports to the Support Group Manager and strives to improve organizational performance, accuracy of process improvement due dates and cycle time for commitment to subcontract close-outs.

The Analyst will be responsible for review of subcontract documentation upon physical completion of performance to determine appropriate steps required to close the subcontract.  The review entails determining the need to obtain a final property report, final patent and invention report, patent clearance, and final statement of cost, as applicable.  Coordinate final cost-incurred audits and government property disposition, reconcile cost details, calculate indirect rates, review subcontract for occurrences such as foreign travel and OMB A-133 reports. Determine final cost negotiation objectives.  Verify submission of final invoice and receipt of applicable Release of Claims documentation.  Prepare appropriate closeout documentation. Coordinate compliance reviews and appropriate records disposition.

 

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Primary responsibility for managing subcontract closeout program.
• Closeout of completed subcontracts. Interface with management, staff, vendors, and service providers.  
• Provide timely and accurate data entry for receipt of deliverables and payment processing.  
• Troubleshoot problems with deliverables and payment issues.
• Coordinate with Finance Office on resolution of payment issues.  
• Maintain correspondence, records, and files and serve as primary point of contact for AS records management and retention.
• Reconcile subcontract log with Oracle.  
• Interface with OCIO staff, track and resolve issues and assist with any required testing efforts.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Basic QualificationsProfessional I Level - Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience.

Professional II Level - Relevant 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.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Professional I -

• Limited use and/or application of technical principles, theories and concepts.
• Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Basic knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to procurement.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Fully competent in standard office software packages and office equipment.

Professional II -

• Customer service oriented and working in fast past environments.
• Complete understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the business support activities, and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered in supporting a multi-function procurement organization.
• Ability to resolve a full range of problems, exercise independent judgement, and participate in issue resolution during the course of assigned projects. 
• Fully competent in standard office software packages and office equipment.
• Demonstrated project administration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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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: Professional II / Annual Salary Range: $63,600 - $104,900

Job Profile: Professional I / Annual Salary Range: $55,400 - $91,400

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 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&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

Badging RequirementNREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

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NREL 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 Guidelines

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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