Financial Analyst (Principal)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•Charleston, SC

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the team that powers the Navy’s future. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to drive high impact financial planning and execution at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston. If you thrive in a fast paced environment, enjoy turning complex data into smart financial decisions, and want your work to directly support mission critical operations, this role is for you. As a Financial Analyst, you’ll become a key contributor in building budgets, forecasting financial performance, and strengthening long range financial planning for the NPTU Charleston site. You’ll analyze trends, develop meaningful insights, support decision making, and help ensure resources are aligned to support both current operations and future mission needs. Your work will support strategic planning, disciplined execution, and financial transparency across a diverse team of engineers, project managers, and program stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and 7 years of relevant experience.
U.S. citizens
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Hyperion Planning and Business Intelligence/Business Analytics
Strong analytical capability and advanced Excel proficiency
Background in project financials, budgeting, or cost analysis
Familiarity with MS SharePoint
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
Experience using BI/BA tools to turn data into decisions
Continuous improvement or project management experience (training available)

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and optimize site level budgets and forecasts
Track financial performance and highlight opportunities for improvement
Support cost analysis, variance evaluation, and trend reporting
Drive clear and timely communication across technical, financial, and program teams
Contribute to long range planning and financial strategy development
Evaluate resource needs and support disciplined budget execution
Collaborate across the Site Program Office to advance strategic initiatives and strengthen financial stewardship