Business Compliance and Assurance Team Lead (Hybrid Eligible)

Requisition Id14463

Overview:

The Business Assurance and Compliance Team Lead plays a crucial role in ensuring effective business assurance, compliance, and financial control activities throughout the Business Services Directorate. This position offers leadership, guidance, and support to Division staff in achieving deliverables, facilitating strategic initiatives, and driving continuous improvements. The incumbent will oversee the internal financial control program (A-123), collaborate with key stakeholders, and utilize data analytics to optimize operational performance. Additionally, this role supports the Directorate's training initiatives, executes special projects, and fosters a culture aligned with values, ethics, and safety.

This leadership position is essential to the Directorate's operational success, ensuring the effective implementation of strategic initiatives, promoting continuous improvement, and aligning processes with regulatory and organizational standards. The Business Assurance and Compliance Team Lead contributes directly to the growth and success of the organization by enhancing compliance, financial control, and overall business performance.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and support staff to ensure timely and successful achievement of deliverables.

• Oversee and monitor the progress of tasks, addressing concerns or challenges promptly and effectively.

• Lead and support continuous improvement efforts across the Directorate to optimize business processes and improve operational performance.

• Work alongside A-123 Coordinator and serve as a backup on execution of DOE financial control/A-123 program deliverables.

• Drive the integration and advancement of data analytics within the financial control program to boost effectiveness, efficiency, and operational decision-making.

• Partner with Quality support and other staff to prioritize, plan, and execute the annual management assessment program, ensuring compliance with both internal and external standards.

• Oversee the design and implementation of a comprehensive Directorate training program aligned with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

• Lead and manage special projects as assigned by senior leadership, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to deadlines.

• Foster a collaborative, customer service-oriented team environment, ensuring effective communication and teamwork across all levels.

• Uphold and promote safety, environmental, health, and quality program standards to maintain a compliant and safe workplace.

• Align behaviors, priorities, and decision-making with the Directorate's core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service, promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace.

• Advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all team interactions, fostering a culture of mutual respect and shared success.

• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in related disciplines.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in leading teams, delivering results, and fostering a positive team culture.

• Proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques, with a proven ability to leverage data to drive decision-making and enhance program effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS Degree or CPA/CGMA designation.

• At least 2 years in a leadership or management role.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

• Proactive, self-motivated with ability to work independently and participate creatively cross-functional teams.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership.

• Experience in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and successfully implementing process enhancements.

• Expertise in managing financial control programs, utilizing data analytics.

• Familiarity with federal financial management regulations and policies, internal control frameworks, and risk management practices.

• Understanding of environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.

• Ability to obtain a Q-clearance.

Special Requirements:

• Q clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation's most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

This position is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and requires onsite presence. We offer a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. A hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this position, which provides flexibility to work periodically from your home, while reporting onsite to the Oak Ridge, Tennessee location on a weekly and regular basis.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.