Business Support Specialist

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

BWXT is currently seeking a Business Support Specialist for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA!

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

The Business Support Specialist role is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of business operations. This role will be responsible for a variety of tasks such as meeting facilitation, internal communications, process documentation, best practice advocacy, and supporting operational initiatives.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be located in the Lynchburg, VA Advanced Technologies office.

Job Description / Duties: 

• Collaborate with and support program management teams and organizational leadership. 
• Collaborate with accounting, government compliance, financial planning, and functional teams.
• Perform and support program financial forecasting for bookings, sales, and earnings.
• Support Program Scheduling, Program Financial Analysis, and Management Support Solutions teams.
• Review cost estimates for proposal efforts, ensuring that proposals are financially sound, and risks are understood, and margins are achievable.
• Participate in projects to provide standardization and process improvements to existing project financial processes and reporting.
• Assist with coordination and monitoring of initiatives.
• Prepare standard operating procedures, user guides, and best practice manuals in support new and existing operations. 
• Perform various analytical functions, including analyzing data sets for trends, correlations and abnormalities and provide actionable insights.
• Interpret and implements administrative guidelines, procedures, policies, and practices.
• Manage travel planning, calender, conference room reservations, and expense reimbursement for AT leadership.
• Lead and support event planning and visitor-facilitation for customers, guests, and VIP stakeholders that supports the BWXT and AT brand.
• Manage employee communications and experiences that fosters AT’s culture. (All-hands, e-publications, etc…).
• Support special projects within the AT organization such as review boards, planning, and stakeholder coordination.
• Perform business documentation management and writing (draft email, letters, reports, etc…).
• Administer floor space assignments/management across all AT sites.
• Manage kitchen and office supply inventory and facility maintenance coordination.
• Perform other administrative support as assigned.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree is required. Preference given to degrees in Business Administration, Program Management, Finance or Accounting.  
• Must have at least two (2) years of related experience.
• Must possess demonstrable superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including technical writing skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Pay: $49,000.00 - $72,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $49,000.00 and $72,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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