Project Specialist

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Project Specialist to join our Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience team in Idaho Falls, Idaho. You will play an important role in ensuring delivery and capabilities for high-impact mission work supporting the Department of Homeland Security, DOE Office of Electricity, and DOE Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response offices. This role supports groundbreaking innovations in nuclear energy, cybersecurity, and advanced infrastructure, helping the laboratory maintain its legacy as a leader in scientific discovery.

About the role

The Project Specialist will ensure technical, schedule, and budget baselines are controlled throughout each project phase, provide logistical support for equipment and staff, and manage the delivery of support services to customers in accordance with program and laboratory requirements. The role involves coordinating task activities, asset management, procurement, administrative support, and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical, schedule, and budget baselines are controlled throughout each phase of a project.
• Provide support to projects by addressing ongoing equipment and staff logistical needs.
• Manage the delivery of support services, products, and services to customers in accordance with individual program, project, and laboratory requirements.
• Coordinate task activities and ensure all phases of the task(s) are documented appropriately.
• Coordinate asset management, program logistics, procurement activities, and administrative support.
• Develop and standardize processes for ordering, purchasing, receiving, tracking, deployment, and organizing equipment and software.
• Identify, promote, and develop plans for new project opportunities, and recommend best business practices.
• Originate documents such as execution plans, project plans, and operations guidelines.
• Interface with customers to identify common needs and develop standardized approaches for high-quality delivery.
• Develop processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for team onboarding/offboarding, equipment issuance, and tracking.
• Track team activities and access lists.
• Coordinate internal/external activities in support of project and customer requirements.
• Participate in process improvements and use innovative approaches to develop solutions within established policy.
• Assist in the performance of self-assessments, surveillance appraisals, and audits; correct identified non-compliance findings.
• Prepare and submit reports and papers as requested and required.
• Collaborate and provide input on organizational policies, plans, and goals related to the functional area of responsibility when assigned.
• Mentor other staff and/or subcontractors and train as backup for key functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Level 1: 0 years of experience.
• Level 2: Bachelor’s and 2 years of experience, or Master’s and 0 years of experience, or PhD and 0 years of experience.
• Obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance and special accesses as required.
• Ability to work in a secure environment, handling and processing classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and adhering to physical and electronic protection standards.
• Testing Designated Position (TDP): Pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing required.

Qualifications

Relevant experience will be determined with level. Must be able to meet physical requirements, including standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity are required to perform essential functions and interact with the public. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Pay

• Level 1: $47,424 - $92,558
• Level 2: $57,444 - $112,068

Compensation decisions are based on education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Schedule

9x80 schedule located at the Idaho Falls, Idaho facility, with every other Friday off.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

Benefit eligibility is subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.