**Posting Title** Business Support II/III - Administrative Associate - SEAC . **Location** CO - Golden . **Position Type** Regular . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **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. **Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives,** and **see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.** **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 National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. This Business Support Professional (BSP) will provide administrative support to the Data Engineering Group within the Strategic Energy Analysis Center (SEAC) at NREL. The Business Support Professional is responsible for executing moderately complex administrative functions with minimal oversight, providing timely, accurate, and effective administrative support for the programmatic, business, and operational functions of the group. The position necessitates strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize multiple demands, and the ability and desire to work across SEAC and across NREL. SEAC conducts credible, objective analysis, develops tools, and builds data resources that inform our transition to a secure, clean, and affordable energy future. SEAC comprises eight groups supported by a team of BSPs. This position directly supports the Data Engineering Group Manager and a multidisciplinary team of data and software engineers, data scientists, and product developers that are at the forefront of developing advanced data solutions for strategic energy analysis at scale. What We Offer: + An opportunity to join a collaborative, knowledgeable team that supports one another and is passionate about advancing the NREL mission. + A chance to contribute to renewable energy without a scientific or research background. + A well-rounded, active, and engaging work environment fostered by SEAC staff. + A commitment to ensuring all employees feel respected, empowered, and supported to thrive. + A culture that values diversity and inclusivity, recognizing that diverse perspectives drive success and innovation. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Supporting day-to-day activities for the Data Engineering Group Manager, task leaders, and group engineers and scientists. + Proactively managing and/or monitoring multiple tasks and information for people, including calendars, meeting and workshop logistics, travel requirements, visitors/vendors, records, training requirements, and the distribution and flow of information. + Creating and managing team communications, including preparing monthly meeting slide decks, posting updates on Teams, sending timecard reminders, and drafting outgoing messages. + Acting as a resource to staff on institutional processes, procedures, and requirements, and providing input and recommendations on organization-specific administrative practices. + Working cooperatively with other administrative staff on group tasks, activities, and events. + Navigating an office environment where there are frequent interruptions and shifting priorities, demonstrating an ability to follow through and accomplish tasks on time. + Taking initiative and working proactively in non-routine situations. + Supporting onboarding and offboarding of employees and interns and obtaining site access for subcontractors, stakeholders, and visitors. + Coordinating interview logistics for potential new hires in coordination with HR recruiting associates. + Interfacing effectively with the SEAC leadership team, clients, and partners. + Preparing for and managing logistics for meetings and special events, including event planning and coordination of large-scale multi-day events with external participants (agenda development, speaker coordination, transportation planning, registration, audiovisual, and catering services). + Following all NREL policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with DOE orders and NREL requirements. + Performing additional duties as requested. _Note: This position is hiring for a Hybrid work arrangement based in Colorado, that requires regular (50% or more of days in an average work week) in-person work at NREL's South Table Mountain, and is not eligible for fully remote work arrangements._ . **Basic Qualifications** Business Support III Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Considerable knowledge of specialized focused business support functions. Complete understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the business support activities, and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered. Experienced skills in applicable software packages and office equipment. Demonstrated project administration skills. Full knowledge of specific principles, procedures and practices related to supported fields and disciplines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, team and interpersonal skills. Business Support II Requirements: Job Profile Summary High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope or equivalent relevant education/experience. Solid knowledge of the job. Substantial understanding of general aspects of the job with a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job. Intermediate skills in applicable software packages and office equipment. Basic project administration skills. Ability to prioritize work. Proficient in written and verbal communications. Very good team and interpersonal skills. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** **Additional Required Qualifications – Level II** The successful candidate will possess the following: + A general understanding of principles, procedures, and practices related to administrative support fields. + Intermediate computer skills on Mac and/or PC platforms, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office components (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) or equivalent, Preview/Acrobat, etc. + Ability to efficiently prioritize duties, multitask and complete assignments with strict deadlines. + Aptitude for quickly learning new skills, new processes, and unfamiliar business software systems with complicated user interfaces. + Strong problem-solving skills. + Well-developed interpersonal skills in both individual and team environments. + Proficiency in written and verbal communication, providing clear and concise communication. + Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism in an environment with sensitive and proprietary information regarding technical and administrative activities. + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. + Positive, “how can I help,” can-do attitude. **Additional Required Qualifications – Level III** The successful candidate will possess the following: + Considerable knowledge of specialized focused business support functions and a broad understanding of principles, procedures, and practices related to administrative support fields. + Excellent computer skills on Mac and/or PC platforms, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office components (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), or equivalent, Preview/Acrobat, etc. + Ability to efficiently prioritize duties, multitask, and complete assignments with strict deadlines. + Highly developed interpersonal skills in both individual and team environments. + Excellent written and verbal communication, providing clear, concise, and professional communication. + Ability to work independently with minimal guidance. + Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism in an environment with sensitive and proprietary information regarding technical and administrative activities. + Aptitude for quickly learning new skills, new processes, and unfamiliar business software systems with complicated user interfaces. + Demonstrated project administration skills. + Web conferencing experience. + Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills. + Positive, “how can I help,” can-do attitude. **Preferred Qualifications** + Ability to serve as a key support leader alongside the Group Manager by maintaining and leveraging institutional knowledge, taking ownership of researching and addressing questions to reduce the GM’s workload and enhance team efficiency. + Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Oracle Business Suite, Workday, Concur and/or other equivalent online software and tools. + Experience with webinars and other long-distance collaboration software and hardware. + Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. + Experience handling purchase card ordering and reconciliation, requisitions, and invoice processing. + Expertise in meeting and event planning and scheduling, including coordination and logistics for on-site and potentially off-site meetings as well as webinars. + Ability to interface with outside entities and individuals including subcontractors, vendors, speakers, and others as needed. + Ability to coordinate foreign and domestic travel including submitting requests, tracking approvals, reserving airfare, lodging, and rental cars, and processing expense reports. + Experience collaborating with individuals with diverse work styles and personalities. + Familiarity with project management tools and virtual meeting tools + Strong time management skills to juggle multiple tasks, deadlines, and shifting priorities + Proactive approach in identifying needs or inefficiencies and suggesting improvements. . **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: Business Support III / Annual Salary Range: $50,200 - $80,300 Job Profile: Business Support II / Annual Salary Range: $43,700 - $69,900 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 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*. 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 Requirement** NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. 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