Technology Transfer Contracting Professional

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Relocation assistance

Dental & vision

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a Technology Transfer and Industry Collaboration Contracting Professional to lead discipline-specific contracting, guide negotiations, and develop templates for strategic collaborations.

The role covers execution of contracting strategies, template development, and close collaboration with clients to ensure compliant, value-driven agreements. Strong experience with CRADA/MOU mechanisms is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 5+ years relevant experience or MS/MA with 3+ years.
• Experience providing sales contract expertise and leadership, including negotiations and contract administration.
• Familiarity with CRADA, MOU or similar contracting mechanisms.
• Demonstrated experience with AI tools for workflow automation.

Responsibilities

• Execution of contracting strategies.
• Sales contract templates.
• Supporting contract negotiations.
• Development of guides that meet legal and corporate requirements.
• Executing team negotiations.
• Administering contracts, including terminations and closeout activities.
• Support of strategy development.
• Participation in bid-no-bid decisions.
• Client relationship management.
• Support of proposal development.
• Contract negotiations.
• Monitoring contract compliance technical, financial, and contractual performance.
• Plan, develop and participate in training of contractual requirements.
• Brief company management on proposal and subcontracting activities.

Skills

Contracting leadership

Sales contracts

Negotiations

Client relations

Training development

Education

BS/BA degree

MS/MA or higher

Tools

CRADA familiarity

MOU familiarity

Job description

Overview

At PNNL,our core capabilities are dividedamongmajor departmentsthat werefer to asDirectorateswithin the Lab,focused on a specific area of scientific research orother function, with its own leadership teamand dedicated budget.

Ourdirectorates related toMission Support & OperationsincludeOffice ofGeneral Counsel, Business Services, Communications andExternal Engagement,Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.

Responsibilities

The Technology Transfer and Industry Collaboration Contracting Professional is responsible for providing discipline specific sales contract expertise and leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Execution of contracting strategies


• Sales contract templates


• Supporting contract negotiations


• Development of guides that meet legal and corporate requirements


• Executing team negotiations


• Administering contracts, including terminations and closeout activities.

Sales responsibilities include:

• Support of strategy development


• Participation in bid-no-bid decisions


• Client relationship management


• Support of proposal development


• Contract negotiations


• Monitoring contract compliance technical, financial, and contractual performance


• Plan, develop and participate in training of contractual requirements


• Brief company management on proposal and subcontracting activities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR-


• MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing sales contract expertise and leadership, including supporting contract negotiations and strategy development, contract administration, and client relationship management.


• Familiarity with Collaborative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA), Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) or similar contracting mechanisms.


• Demonstrated experience with AI tools for workflow automation.


• Familiarity with other DOE laboratories or other federal contractors.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at.

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements

As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

For foreign national candidates:

If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

Rockstar Rewards

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

* Research Associates excluded.

**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.

Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $91,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $140,900.00/Yr.