Program Analyst II - NEON Program

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Company Overview Battelle manages and operates the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) program, which is solely funded by the National Science Foundation.
A 30+ year project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology, the observatory’s scientists and engineers are collecting a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems.
Our teams use cutting-edge technology, including an airborne observation platform that captures images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data.
Once structures are completed, a leading-edge cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information.
The Observatory includes more than 500+ personnel and is the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.
Job Summary We are currently seeking a Program Analyst II.
This position is preferably located in Boulder, CO with a possibility of remote.
We are seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented, dependable team member to join the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) program as a Program Analyst II.
In this role the incumbent will primarily support the proposal development and project administration for scientific grants.
This includes grants related to the NEON Program and other independent grants and related projects.
Specific duties include management of the proposal process, processing of letters of support to researchers interested in working with NEON, new grant proposals, project setup and administration, and information requests for NEON Research Support (scientific support related to the NEON program).
The job supports a deadline-driven environment and we are seeking an individual who is used to working within tight time frames while still maintaining high-quality work.
Major Responsibilities Participates in establishing and defining technical feasibility, program plans, including cost and/or schedule requirements for new projects.
Prepares proposal pricing inputs and conducts detailed analysis and assessments of project budget and plans to support execution.
Interfaces with research community points of contact and NEON team leads to define work requirements, coordinate technical responses and schedules, and provide quality reviews as requested.
Identifies budget/financial problems and provides alternatives and recommendations to resolve them.
Conducts quality control and quality assurance review of program documents prior to submission to management.
May assist in developing Battelle program documentation including briefings, draft specifications, solicitations, Statements of Work (SOW), and other project execution documentation.
Develops and conducts presentations on program status including project reviews, budget formulation and execution, cost, and performance data.
Contributes to program and task-related reports, briefings, justification and requests.
Monitors NEON Research Support requests for new requests from the research community.
Manages requests through the Research Support process using Salesforce software implemented for the NEON program.
Inputs data on new grant opportunities into Battelle customer relationship management (CRM) software.
Tracks grant awards and updates CRM software as needed through the proposal and award process.
Maintains a schedule of current and upcoming grant proposals and ensures that deadlines are met for submissions and responses.
Supports the project setup activities for grants that are awarded and tracks metrics on the number of letters of support and proposals that are successful.
Improves current processes and develops, designs, and implements new processes to streamline the grant submission and monitoring process.
Required Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business or technical field.
Two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
Requires experience in technical project planning, budget development, and implementation of government projects.
Must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of operational users, technical developers and principal investigators.
Demonstrated detail-orientation, ability to work independently, and ability to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel) Demonstrated communication and English language/ grammar skills.
Must have permanent authorization for US employment.
Desired Qualifications Working knowledge of Salesforce, Planisware, Microsoft CRM, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft SharePoint Experience with grant proposals Pay Range : $70k-75k Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job.
Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan.
For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to: Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders Give back to and improve our communities Vaccinations & Safety Protocols Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated.
If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer.
We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law.
Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives.
We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
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