Finanical Analyst III - Strategic Deterrence

LLNL•Livermore, CA

7d•$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 supporting the Strategic Deterrence Program within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. The analyst independently performs budgetary analysis and resource management, advises on complex financial and business issues, and is responsible for direct and indirect budgets. The role may offer a hybrid schedule, including work from home one or more days per week after a probationary period; the schedule and onsite requirements depend on team and organizational needs. The position is career indefinite and open to Laboratory employees and external candidates. It requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation. External applicants selected for the position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Work in certain Limited Areas may restrict possession of personal or Laboratory wireless devices, subject to DOE rules. The stated annual pay range is $114,900–$140,712. Salary placement depends on factors including competencies, education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and organizational needs.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of related experience, education, and training in finance or accounting.
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 and working with diverse funding sources, including direct and indirect funding.
Significant experience in decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical work to independently resolve complex issues requiring mature judgment, discretion, and tact; experience negotiating desirable outcomes and leading others successfully.
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, both internal and external to the Laboratory.

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 delegated 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, coordinating with analysts to align them with the Institutional Work Breakdown Structure.
Draft policies, procedures, and processes addressing federal financial laws, orders, and guidelines, and serve as a subject matter expert on interpreting and applying financial standards, policies, and procedures.
Represent the department or directorate on working groups and committees, and lead projects to develop solutions to complex problems.
Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, colleagues, and programmatic and financial managers across the Laboratory, LLNS, NNSA, LFO, and DOE Headquarters.
Perform other duties as assigned.