Fission Programs & Partnerships Specialist (Proposals)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Educational Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Programs, Planning, and Partnerships Specialist to support program planning, proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and public-private partnership activities within its fission-related programs.

The role covers the full proposal lifecycle from opportunity through submission, plus ongoing program execution, reporting, and communications, including developing business materials, stakeholder events, and partnership initiatives with private

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in communications, business, science, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in program support, proposal coordination, stakeholder engagement, meeting/event coordination, or similar work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit scientific and technical proposals in response to DOE and other funding opportunities.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of proposals, reports, and review documents with compliance.
• Provide guidance to administrative staff in proposal development and submission processes.
• Deliver program materials funded by DOE, including brochures, reports, and presentations.
• Support communications with program stakeholders including private sector, national labs, universities, and DOE offices.
• Collect information from external partners and internal stakeholders for documentation and reporting.
• Assist with content for division and laboratory business activities and annual reporting.
• Support development and administration of partnership programs and public-private collaborations in fission initiatives.
• Help define deliverables, schedules, and manage priorities across projects to meet deadlines.
• Align actions with ORNL core values and promote an inclusive, respectful workplace.

Skills

Proposal coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Program support

Meeting/event coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Education

BS or BA degree in communications, business, science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Programs, Planning, and Partnerships Specialist to support program planning, proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and public-private partnership activities within its fission-related programs.

The role covers the full proposal lifecycle from opportunity through submission, plus ongoing program execution, reporting, and communications, including developing business materials, stakeholder events, and partnership initiatives with private