Program Financial Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

12h

About The Position

Do you enjoy working with financial data?
Are you skilled in financial analysis, problem-solving, and have a high attention to detail?

If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a Program Financial Analyst to help us manage the financial operations of the Force Projection Sector 's (FPS) varying portfolio of projects. You 'll be joining a hardworking team of business professionals that strives to provide timely, reliable and valuable financial analysis and business operations support and expertise to our customers. As a member of our team, you will partner with internal and external customers to play an active role in the overall financial success and operational efficiency of our project portfolios.

As a Program Financial Analyst....
Your primary responsibility will be to prepare, review and analyze financial data related to FPS ' direct-sponsored project portfolio, including performing monthly updates of project plans, highlighting financial spending and staffing trends, identifying anomalies and calculating financial projections
You will build, update and submit all monthly financial reports to government sponsors and program managers.
You will proactively lead the proposal development process by working with resource owners to identify staffing requirements and preparing all basis of estimates (BOEs), resulting in an accurate and fully compliant proposal packages for submission to government sponsors.
You will perform a broad range of financial operations functions, including leading all efforts related to contract and financial administration and providing sound contractual and financial guidance and recommendations for best practices to program managers.
You will actively participate in program reviews and program/sponsor meetings and proactively respond to and address all business / financial matters pertaining to the program.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor 's degree in a field of Business (e.g. Business Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance) and 2+ years of relevant experience in the areas of financial and cost analysis
• Have proven ability to be a self-starter with a high level of initiative and ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Are highly skilled in Microsoft Excel
• Hold an active 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 previous experience in DoD contracting environment
• Have working knowledge of FAR and federal government pricing procedures
• Have experience with proposal preparation and project financial reporting software

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and analyze financial data related to FPS ' direct-sponsored project portfolio, including performing monthly updates of project plans, highlighting financial spending and staffing trends, identifying anomalies and calculating financial projections
• Build, update and submit all monthly financial reports to government sponsors and program managers.
• Proactively lead the proposal development process by working with resource owners to identify staffing requirements and preparing all basis of estimates (BOEs), resulting in an accurate and fully compliant proposal packages for submission to government sponsors.
• Perform a broad range of financial operations functions, including leading all efforts related to contract and financial administration and providing sound contractual and financial guidance and recommendations for best practices to program managers.
• Actively participate in program reviews and program/sponsor meetings and proactively respond to and address all business / financial matters pertaining to the program.

Benefits

• We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
• Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level