Job Description

Requisition Id 16151

We are seeking a Business Operations Analyst for Business Management Services (BMS) in the Research Reactors Division (RRD) of Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD). The mission of BMS is to provide excellent, efficient, and compliant nuclear grade services to support safe and reliable High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) operations.

The BMS Section is responsible for Reactor Certification and Qualification, Nuclear Materials and Procurement, Information Technology (IT) implementation, Document Control and Records management, financial planning, and budget management.

The Business Analyst works closely with the BMS Section Head to coordinate and oversee a variety of business management activities to ensure operational excellence, strategic alignment, and organizational effectiveness within the section and the division.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan, forecast, and manage high value, multi-year budgets using the Integrated Work Plan (IWP) tool, ensuring budgetary milestones are met in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Utilize forecasting techniques to analyze trends, anticipate resource needs, and inform planning and budgeting decisions.
• Analyze monthly cost reports against projected spending to determine end-of-year balances.
• Work closely with the RRD Section Heads and Group Leaders to align resources with priorities and resolution of operational challenges in pursuit of operational excellence.
• Establish, measure, and communicate critical metrics for success and impact.
• Implement process improvement strategies to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and strengthen accountability across the division.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS degree in finance or business-related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing financial analysis using spreadsheets and related software tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An MBA plus experience with budgetary planning.
• Experience supporting business operations in a nuclear, Department of Energy, or similarly regulated technical environment preferred.
• Familiarization with government orders and requirements related to budgeting and finance.
• Extensive knowledge of strategic finance and financial data analysis with experience in operating facilities.

Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.
• For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.
• Additionally, ORNL 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 mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.
• To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Benefits at ORNL:

We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, and Employee Discounts. Relocation Assistance is available for certain positions.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.