Financial Analyst III - Strategic Deterrence

LLNL•Livermore, CA

1d•$114,900 - $140,712•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring a mid- to senior-career Financial Analyst to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, supporting the Strategic Deterrence Program. The role independently performs budgetary analyses and resource management, advises on complex financial and business issues, and has responsibility for direct and indirect budgets. The position may offer a hybrid schedule, including work from home one or more days per week after a probationary period; specific arrangements depend on team and organizational needs. This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates. A DOE Q-level security clearance is required and requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of related finance/accounting experience, education, and training.
Significant experience applying analytical skills to research, interpret, analyze, compile, and present financial data and information.
Knowledge of and experience performing financial functions, including use of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience performing self-assessments and representing an organization in audits.
Significant experience and advanced skills developing and maintaining financial databases and spreadsheets with advanced functions, using commercial and/or institutional financial tools.
Complete knowledge and significant experience performing and directing financial findings, including work with diverse direct and indirect funding sources.
Significant experience with decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills to independently resolve complex issues using mature judgment, discretion, and tact; experience negotiating desirable outcomes and successfully leading others.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for delivering financial briefings, documentation, reports, and financial advice to senior Laboratory personnel and external organizations and agencies.
Interpersonal skills to explain, negotiate, persuade, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and to establish and maintain effective relationships with personnel at all levels, internally and externally.

Responsibilities

Independently develop and analyze complex financial workforce and operating plans and provide recommendations for management review.
Gather and analyze information on funding, costing, and workforce issues; research variances to plans and allocations; implement corrective actions as appropriate; and conduct complex research and analysis.
Formulate and communicate decisions within designated authority and provide financial and business process consultation and improvement expertise.
Perform self-assessments and represent the organization in financial audits.
Develop institutional metrics, business indicators, and other financial data, partnering with analysts to ensure alignment with the Institutional Work Breakdown Structure.
Draft policies, procedures, and processes in response to DOE, NNSA, LLNS, and other federal financial laws, orders, and guidelines; serve as a subject matter expert on financial standards, policies, and procedures.
Represent the department or directorate on working groups and committees, and lead efforts and projects to develop solutions to complex problems.
Build effective relationships with customers, colleagues, and programmatic and financial managers throughout the Laboratory, LLNS, NNSA, LFO, and DOE Headquarters.
Perform other duties as assigned.