Idaho National Laboratory · 22 hours ago
Policy Business Analyst
Idaho Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $136K/yr
5+ years expIdaho National Laboratory (INL) is hiring a Policy Business Analyst to work in their Business Management department. The role involves supporting acquisition Policy & Assurance functions, ensuring compliant contracting activities, and maintaining policy infrastructure through research and implementation of new requirements.
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Responsibilities
In accordance with applicable directives, federal regulations (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)), maintain and update in-depth policies and procedures to ensure effective risk mitigation and efficient operation of contract-related activities
Evaluate potential deviations from policy and recommend solutions to mitigate risk to INL
Maintain and enhance acquisition policies, procedures, forms, and other documents
Ensure policies balance compliance to regulations, while enabling efficient operations
Act as a change agent (obtain buy-in and lead implementation of new processes)
Maintain precise documentation to justify decisions, conclusions, findings, or recommendations
Assure INL’s interests are protected by taking a proactive approach in identifying and assessing risks; identify, develop, and implement process improvements and identify areas where automation efforts could improve current processes
Provide recommendations for process improvement initiatives and assume leadership of special projects
Interface with acquisitions, finance, business offices, internal audit, and other relevant organizations to support internal processes and controls
Use computer systems or applications to access, create, edit, print, send, retrieve, or manipulate analytical data, files, or other information to provide required and/or ad-hoc reports as necessary
Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Devise solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapt existing approaches to resolve issues
Use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action
Identify, enhance and develop processes and procedures to maximize the efficiencies of the business to which the support is being provided
This discipline is designated for professional exempt work scope for which no other appropriate work discipline code has been established
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR a Master's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience with a degree in Business, Legal, or related field
Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant experience OR a Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience with a degree in Business, Legal, or related field
In accordance with applicable directives, federal regulations (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)), maintain and update in-depth policies and procedures to ensure effective risk mitigation and efficient operation of contract-related activities
Evaluate potential deviations from policy and recommend solutions to mitigate risk to INL
Maintain and enhance acquisition policies, procedures, forms, and other documents
Ensure policies balance compliance to regulations, while enabling efficient operations
Act as a change agent (obtain buy-in and lead implementation of new processes)
Maintain precise documentation to justify decisions, conclusions, findings, or recommendations
Assure INL's interests are protected by taking a proactive approach in identifying and assessing risks; identify, develop, and implement process improvements and identify areas where automation efforts could improve current processes
Provide recommendations for process improvement initiatives and assume leadership of special projects
Interface with acquisitions, finance, business offices, internal audit, and other relevant organizations to support internal processes and controls
Use computer systems or applications to access, create, edit, print, send, retrieve, or manipulate analytical data, files, or other information to provide required and/or ad-hoc reports as necessary
Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Devise solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapt existing approaches to resolve issues
Use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action
Identify, enhance and develop processes and procedures to maximize the efficiencies of the business to which the support is being provided
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Company
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-07-02Grant· $7.5M
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
David Teter
Deputy Laboratory Director of Management & Operations / Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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