Posting Title

Business Support Professional II/III - Cyber Research

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Regular

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Hours Per Week

40

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Job Description

The Cyber Risk Optimization Group in the Cybersecurity Research Center of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking a Business Support Professional (BSP). As a member of a center-wide support team, this BSP role has a primary focus on supporting Cybersecurity managers & research groups. 

 The career opportunity involves both routine business support assignments and non-routine or special assignments. Tasks include managing documentation flow, assisting or executing staff travel arrangements, managing purchases, assisting with the publication process, supporting meetings, workshops, visitor tours and large scale events (including scheduling, room set-up, site access, security arrangements, webinars, catering, audio visual set-up, meeting materials, etc.). The BSP will also support the development of spreadsheets and other financial documents, and should be comfortable using multiple online electronic systems for finance, purchasing, travel, etc. 

 The position requires a willingness to work as a team with other business support professionals within the center, as well as assist lab-wide when needed. The position requires attention to detail, diplomacy, and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once. The selected applicant will display a positive, team-oriented attitude, outstanding administration skills, ability to prioritize work, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have exceptional team and interpersonal skills. 

 Successful BSP team members demonstrate a passion for contributing to the overall success of the center, its projects, and NREL as a whole. Successful team members display a desire to volunteer, learn, and participate. Passion for NREL’s mission and a desire to help the Cybersecurity Center successfully contribute to NREL’s goals is important. 

  

Confidentiality, diplomacy, and a respect for protocol are needed for this position. The incumbent shall develop and maintain administrative, financial and record systems, and execute business support functions with some oversight, but at times will be required to execute tasks on their own with minimal supervision. The position will require working routinely with management. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, SharePoint and Outlook are required. Other frequently used electronic software programs include Adobe, Microsoft Forms, Oracle for accounting and purchasing, Workday for personnel functions, and Concur for travel and finance. Ideal candidates must be proficient with these programs or show a willingness to learn. 

  

This position will be located full time in the office at STM campus in