Financial Analyst/Business Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you seeking meaningful work in a team and collaborative environment focused on delivering quality results to our sponsors and making critical contributions to the nation? Are you organized, able to manage multiple tasks, and pay attention to details? Do you have strong computer skills, love working with numbers, and handling day-to-day financial related tasks (i.e. forecasting and planning resources, financial reporting, and analysis)? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). We are seeking an enthusiastic Business / Financial Analyst to help us champion teamwork, cultivate collaboration, develop and implement advanced financial reporting solutions to achieve the objectives of our mission area and the APL organization. As a member of the Financial and Business Services Group (AB2), you 'll be joining a high-spirited team of hardworking professionals who are committed to delivering quality products to our customers including the Senior Executive leadership, Program Management, Branch and Group Supervisors, and our sponsors. We are passionate about learning, improving and preparing for the next generation by exceeding expectations through responsive and dynamic financial and program reporting.

Requirements

Are a highly motivated self-starter with a Bachelor 's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Have 5+ years of relevant experience in the areas of financial cost analysis and proposal preparation, preferably in a DoD contracting environment or equivalent experience
Are an advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite application
Demonstrate ability to work independently with strong interpersonal, problem-resolution skills, and analytical skills
Are fluent with various financial reporting software applications and have the desire to learn new and emerging applications
Are able to prioritize/manage multiple assignments and remain responsive in a dynamic environment
Possess strong written/oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with staff, Government sponsors, and all levels of management
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance prior to starting and can ultimately obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Have a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Cost Accounting Standards and federal government pricing activities
Are proficient with data analytic and visualization tools (Power BI, Denodo, SQL) and APL business systems and tools: ADDIT, Oracle EPM, etc.

Responsibilities

Managing and analyzing program funding, task planning, and financial reporting requirements
Preparing response(s) for proposals pertaining to IDIQ contracts, grants, and work for industry solicitations
Providing leadership and support to the Programs Financial Services Section of the AB2 Group
Participating on lab-wide committees, engaging in team meetings, establishing and maintaining effective communication
Collaborating with the Sector, Mission, Program Area, Program, and Project Managers to identify potential financial risks, while managing the financial and business objectives of the organization
Perform finance-related tasking in support of Air & Missile Defense Sector Program and Project Managers on sponsor facing programs including actively managing programs' Estimate to Complete (ETC) to ensure contract compliance
Prepare routine financial analysis to forecast and identify potential funding and period of performance risks
Proactively utilize the various business applications to analyze program plans vs. actuals to ensure the data is reasonable and in alignment with the program's funding projections
Prepare financial reports in support of contract requirements, sponsors and Program Managers
Work closely with the program team and Government sponsors to support the planning and executing of sponsor reviews and milestone meetings
Provide support in developing and managing the resource and procurement planning activities
Perform quality/peer reviews on financial and program-related documents
Perform a broad range of business-related functions pertaining to contractual/funding issues, and government audits
Actively engage with stakeholders, keeping them abreast of potential concerns, risks and competing priorities
Seek new innovations to enhance quality, customer service and business processes
Develop business support requirements, including proposals, sub-certifications, cost impact statements, and other financial and program-related documents
Partner with the Program & Project Manager to ensure the sponsor information and funding appropriation is accurate, task is covered under the contract's core competencies, security classification is cited, and the development of the period of performance, and deliverables resource requirements (labor, material, subcontracts and special test equipment) are included
Prepare cost estimates and work in conjunction with the procurement team to determine material and/or subcontract costs
Respond to Request for Proposals (RFPs) and other solicitations by assisting Program Managers in addressing solicitation requirements