Strategic Programs & Partnerships Specialist

UT-Battelle; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT-Battelle's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for a Programs, Planning, and Partnerships Specialist to coordinate program planning, proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and public-private partnership activities within fission-related programs. This role supports the full proposal lifecycle and ongoing program execution.

The successful candidate will translate opportunities into proposals, manage deliverables, and facilitate communications among 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 single- and multi-investigator scientific and technical proposals in response to DOE and other funding opportunities.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of proposals, reports, and review documents, including verifying elements, formatting, compliance, and completeness.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to administrative staff in proposal development, management, and submission processes.
• Manage the preparation and delivery of programmatic materials directly funded by DOE, including brochures, reports, presentations, and other materials.
• Support communications with program stakeholders, including private sector companies, national laboratories, universities, and DOE program offices.
• Collect information from external partners and internal stakeholders to support documentation, data tracking, communications, and reporting.
• Assist with developing content for division and laboratory business activities, such as business plans, performance reports, and planning materials.
• Support development and administration of partnership-oriented programs and public-private collaboration efforts related to fission energy initiatives.
• Help define deliverables, coordinate schedules, manage competing priorities, and ensure deadlines are met across multiple projects.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors with core values and promoting equal opportunity.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, business, science, engineering, or a related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

UT-Battelle's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for a Programs, Planning, and Partnerships Specialist to coordinate program planning, proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and public-private partnership activities within fission-related programs. This role supports the full proposal lifecycle and ongoing program execution.

The successful candidate will translate opportunities into proposals, manage deliverables, and facilitate communications among private