Program Financial Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

10d

About The Position

The Program Financial Analyst supports the financial operations of the Force Projection Sector’s portfolio of projects. Working with internal and external customers, the analyst provides timely and reliable financial analysis and business operations support to promote the financial success and operational efficiency of project portfolios. The role includes preparing and reviewing financial data, maintaining project plans, reporting to government sponsors and program managers, supporting proposal development, administering contracts and finances, and advising program managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business field such as Business Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in financial and cost analysis.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• High level of skill in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret-level security clearance by the start date and ultimately obtain Secret-level clearance.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information, including completion of a government security clearance investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a Department of Defense contracting environment.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal government pricing procedures.
• Experience with proposal preparation and project financial reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial data for the Force Projection Sector’s direct-sponsored project portfolio.
• Perform monthly updates of project plans, identify spending and staffing trends and anomalies, and calculate financial projections.
• Build, update, and submit monthly financial reports to government sponsors and program managers.
• Lead proposal development by working with resource owners to identify staffing requirements and prepare basis of estimates (BOEs) for accurate, compliant proposal packages.
• Lead contract and financial administration efforts and provide program managers with contractual and financial guidance and best-practice recommendations.
• Participate in program reviews and program and sponsor meetings, and respond to business and financial matters related to programs.

Benefits

• Education assistance program
• Retirement plans and contributions
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Training and development
• Potential sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance, or discretionary performance payments for eligible staff

What This Job Offers

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