Posting Title
TTO Professional I Contract Admin – Partnership Agreement Analyst
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Location
CO - Golden
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Position Type
Regular
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Hours Per Week
40
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Working at NLR
NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.
Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.
At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
Job Description
At the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), we focus on creative answers to today's energy challenges. From breakthroughs in fundamental science to new clean technologies to integrated energy systems that power our lives, NLR is transforming the way the nation and the world use energy. Partnerships with industry, other federal agencies, non-profits, and universities are how we accelerate the transfer of technologies developed at NLR into the marketplace.
To support the Technology Transfer Office within the Innovation, Partnering and Outreach (IPO) Directorate, NLR is seeking a Technology Partnership Agreement Analyst to provide analytical and agreement support to agreements specialists by coordinating documentation, tracking workflows, and applying policies and procedures to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution of agreements.
As a member of the Technology Transfer Office, you will interface with NLR’s leading researchers and learn about a broad spectrum of energy research that NLR conducts with our partners.
To successfully accomplish their job duties, the Technology Partnership Agreement Analyst will:
+ Support TPA Specialists in preparation, formatting, and approvals of agreements.
+ Track agreements and support agreement specialists through the full lifecycle using internal systems ensuring timely progression.
+ Review and edit content for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established requirements.
+ Coordinate with agreements specialists and internal stakeholders to collect missing information and resolve issues.
+ Maintain and organize agreement records, files, and documentation repositories.
+ Enter and update data in Salesforce, ensuring data integrity and consistency
+ Monitor deadlines and proactively follow up on pending actions to keep agreements moving forward.
+ Support the maintenance of standard templates, reports, and status updates for the team.
+ Identify and flag process issues, risks, or inconsistencies to agreements specialists.
+ Provide general operational support to agreements specialists as needed.
+ Special projects- process improvements.
+ Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance with accuracy and attention to detail.
+ Demonstrated organizational and task management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities, with exceptional follow-through.
+ Demonstrated attention to detail and quality control, ensuring accuracy in documentation, data entry, and tracking systems.
+ Demonstrated ability to analyze information and identify inconsistencies, gaps, or risks in agreements or supporting materials.
+ Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to review and edit written content and to convey information clearly and professionally.
+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and support team-based workflows.
+ Demonstrated responsiveness and customer service orientation, supporting agreements specialists and internal partners in a timely manner.
+ Demonstrated proficiency in data management and use of tracking systems or databases.
+ Demonstrated ability to follow established processes while adapting to evolving guidance or requirements.
+ Demonstrated sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information.
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Basic Qualifications
Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. 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 specific field. Good analytical and problem solving skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
+ Excellent problem-solving skills.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Expertise with various office software and applications.
+ Strong customer focus with enthusiasm and a desire to effectively manage the business needs for the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience with federal contracting, and application of federal acquisition requirements
+ Knowledge of contracting and financial systems such as Salesforce, Oracle, NQuIRE, EPP.
+ General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to federal contracting.
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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 I / Annual Salary Range: $57,900 - $95,500
NLR 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*. NLR 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 Requirement
NLR 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.
Drug Free Workplace
NLR 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 NLR, 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 NLR 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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Equal Opportunity 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.
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The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States.
NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. 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. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE).
Drug Free Workplace
NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with 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 NLR, 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.
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