Business Support Manager

Energy Northwest; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 162,274 - 243,412; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Supplemental life insurance

160 hours of personal time

Job summary

A utility services company based in Washington is seeking a Business Support Manager to lead the Business Support department, ensuring compliance and overseeing business processes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in contracting within complex environments. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, and personal time off.

Qualifications

• 12 years of progressive experience including 5 years in contracting.
• Experience in a formal leadership role is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of Business Support including interactions with Legal Services.
• Lead project teams, including new nuclear procurements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state statutes.
• Consult with ES&D leaders for Business Support processes.
• Manage employees and provide training and development.

Skills

Contracting processes

Leadership

Project management

Compliance oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Law or related field

High school diploma/GED and 20 years of experience

Job description

Business Support Manager

Energy Northwest is searching for a strategic, solutions-driven Business Support Manager to join our dynamic Energy Services and Development team.

Base Pay Range

$162,274.00 - $243,412.00 per year

General Summary

Leads the Business Support department in the Energy Services and Development organization. Sets vision, direction and goals for Business Support in alignment with overall ES&D vision and objectives. Provides oversight to the Business Support department and business process compliance oversight to all of ESD. Facilitates ES&D interactions with Energy Northwest Legal Services providing proper vetting and reviews of ES&D business opportunities and compliance with applicable regulations. Responsible for continuous improvement of Business Support processes. Manages all aspects of the ES&D real estate portfolio including leasing, tenant services programs, and provides facilities management oversight to the ENOC and APEL facilities.

Principal Accountabilities

• Manage and direct all phases of Business Support including engaging appropriate EN departments and coordinating ES&D interactions with Energy Northwest Legal Services.
• Lead project teams for existing and new projects including new nuclear procurements; hire outside consultants and obtain necessary approvals.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure ES&D compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and EN policies.
• Consult with ES&D leaders on all aspects of the Business Support processes and obtain management approval as appropriate.
• Manage employees, communicate vision, review and approve work, provide training and development to staff, recommend promotions and salary changes, resolve personnel issues.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Law or related field and 12 years of progressive experience, including at least five years working in and leading contracting processes within a large-scale, complex work environment. Two years of experience in a formal leadership role is required.
• OR in lieu of degree, high school diploma/GED and 20 years of progressive experience in areas listed above.
• Advanced degree may be considered in lieu of two years of required experience.

Benefits

Energy Northwest offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurance, credit monitoring, identity theft insurance and 160 hours of personal time per year plus nine paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

General Business and Engineering

Industries

Utilities