Hiring: Senior Administrative Coordinator Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Location: Richland, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:29:23 Employment Type: On-site About the job Experience: •6 years of relevant experience in an administrative environment. Required Skills: •Provide comprehensive, proactive administrative support to the PI&E staff, manage complex calendars for PI&E leadership, coordinate meetings and logistics, prepare agendas and materials, track action items, and manage executive correspondence. •Anticipate administrative, scheduling, reporting, and information needs; gather and organize information, identify potential conflicts or gaps, and take appropriate action within established procedures to keep division priorities moving forward. •Coordinate end-to-end travel and expense processes for staff including travel requests, itinerary planning, expense reporting, corporate card monitoring, issue resolution, compliance documentation, and guidance on applicable policies and best practices. •Serve as a primary administrative point of contact for staff, providing support and guidance on Laboratory tools, processes, policies, and best practices related to training, IT hardware, procurement, DOE correspondence, meeting coordination, and other administrative services. •Coordinate division purchasing and supply needs, including supplies, materials, and equipment; initiate and track purchase requests, resolve routine and issues, and help ensure requests are complete, timely, and compliant with applicable requirements. •Support FIGC activities and associated administrative processes, coordinating information, documentation, scheduling, and follow-through as needed. •Assists with submitting and tracking staff memberships, licenses, and certifications, including preparing written justifications and processing related purchases. The position ensures all documentation is accurate, current, and compliant with organizational requirements. •Coordinate recruiting and hiring activities, including creation and routing of job requisitions, interview scheduling, panel logistics, preparation of materials, and candidate and panel communications, onboarding, in partnership with hiring managers and HR/Talent Acquisition. Qualifications: •AA degree or higher and 6 years of relevant experience in an administrative environment. •Professional judgment in fast‑moving operational environments. •Effective relationship management with staff, subcontractors, and leadership. •Exceptional attention to detail across scheduling, documentation, and operational coordination. •Initiative and ownership of administrative workflows and improvement opportunities. •Clear, confident communication, both written and verbal. •Testing Designated Position •This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!