Junior Financial Manager/Analyst, Space Exploration Sector

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

About The Position

Are you a professional in Financial Administration and Management? Do you want to be part of exciting missions that expand the frontiers of space science and technology? If so, we may have an opportunity for you! As a Junior Financial Manager, you will... Monitor and analyze the financial status of programs and interact with Program Managers and sponsor Fiscal Representatives. Use the Oracle Financial System in conjunction with Excel, to provide analysis of actual and projected costs for programs. Support project technical leads and provide ad-hoc reporting and support customer briefings as required. Prepare monthly financial reports as required per contracts. Prepare cost volume efforts for various sector new business initiatives. Assist the Program Managers in the interpretation of solicitation requirements and assist with the resource and procurement planning activities. Responsible for cost estimating and final cost proposal submission activities in the development of a compliant proposal package. Work with Laboratory procurement organizations to obtain sufficient basis of estimate information to support material and subcontract cost estimates. Analyze and utilize cost history as applicable. Provide support for a variety of program administrative functions including, financial oral presentations, working with Contracts Administrators on contractual/funding issues and forecasts, develop responsive documentation in response to customer inquiries, and supporting general business issues. Capable of creating written documentation pertaining to administrative issues. Provide support to SOM Management during preparation for Laboratory program reviews. Position will require regular interaction with senior management and government sponsors.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
At least one (1) year of professional experience in financial management, financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, or financial reporting.
Experience supporting a broad range of business and financial activities, including analyzing financial data and preparing reports for stakeholders.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and support business decision-making.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working with formulas, data analysis, and financial models.
The ability to 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

Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data
Highly motivated self-starter, capable of independent operations and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze the financial status of programs
Interact with Program Managers and sponsor Fiscal Representatives
Use the Oracle Financial System in conjunction with Excel, to provide analysis of actual and projected costs for programs
Support project technical leads and provide ad-hoc reporting and support customer briefings as required
Prepare monthly financial reports as required per contracts
Prepare cost volume efforts for various sector new business initiatives
Assist the Program Managers in the interpretation of solicitation requirements and assist with the resource and procurement planning activities
Responsible for cost estimating and final cost proposal submission activities in the development of a compliant proposal package
Work with Laboratory procurement organizations to obtain sufficient basis of estimate information to support material and subcontract cost estimates
Analyze and utilize cost history as applicable
Provide support for a variety of program administrative functions including, financial oral presentations, working with Contracts Administrators on contractual/funding issues and forecasts, develop responsive documentation in response to customer inquiries, and supporting general business issues
Capable of creating written documentation pertaining to administrative issues
Provide support to SOM Management during preparation for Laboratory program reviews
Regular interaction with senior management and government sponsors