Policy Business Analyst

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is hiring aPolicy Business Analystto work in our Business Management department. You will support acquisition Policy & Assurance functions ensuring compliant contracting activities that connect resources to research. You will work under minimal supervision to enhance and maintain policy infrastructure through research of new requirements implementation of applicable changes revision of existing procedures and incorporation of new policies

Our team works an on-site 9x80 schedule located at our Idaho Falls ID EROB facility with every other Friday off!

You will report to the Manager of Policy & Assurance with no direct reports.

Responsibilities Include:

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 INLs 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.

Minimum Requirements:

Level 3: Bachelors Degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR a Masters Degree and 2 years of relevant experience with a degree in Business Legal or related field.

Level 4: Bachelors Degree and 9 years of relevant experience OR a Masters Degree and 6 years of relevant experience with a degree in Business Legal or related field.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3-Salary grade 430 ($66504 -$136356) / Level 4-Salary grade 440 ($79344 - $162732). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education relevant experience and other credentials.

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

  Physical Requirements:

  While performing the duties of this classification the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit stoop kneel bend and work in an office environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type handle materials manipulate tools and reach with hands and arms. The job requires the operation of office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• 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
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energys mission in nuclear energy research science and national defense. With more than 5000 scientists researchers and support staff the laboratory works with national and international governments universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nations nuclear and renewable energy national security and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see .

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information
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INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.