Project Control/Financial Manager

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

About The Position

The Project Control/Financial Manager supports program management, financial stewardship, and technical operations within the Space Exploration Sector (SES) Finance and Administration Group (SOM) at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. The role monitors and analyzes program financial status and works with Program Managers, sponsor Fiscal Representatives, technical leads, senior management, government sponsors, and other Laboratory organizations. The position uses the Oracle Financial System and Excel to analyze actual and projected program costs, prepare required monthly financial reports, and provide ad-hoc reporting and sponsor-briefing support. It also develops cost proposals for sector new-business initiatives, supports interpretation of solicitation requirements and resource and procurement planning, and leads cost estimating and final cost proposal submission for compliant proposal packages. Additional work includes obtaining and analyzing cost-estimate information, supporting financial presentations and contractual or funding matters, responding to sponsor inquiries, and assisting SOM Management with Laboratory program reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
At least four years of relevant professional experience in financial management, financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, project control, or financial reporting.
Experience supporting a broad range of business and financial activities, including analyzing financial data and preparing stakeholder reports.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to interpret financial data and support business decision-making.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and meet requirements for access to classified information; eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data.
Highly motivated self-starter who can work independently and demonstrates attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze the financial status of programs and interact with Program Managers and sponsor Fiscal Representatives.
Use the Oracle Financial System and Excel to analyze actual and projected program costs.
Support project technical leads and provide ad-hoc reporting and support for sponsor briefings.
Prepare monthly financial reports as required by contract.
Prepare cost proposals for sector new-business initiatives.
Assist Program Managers in interpreting solicitation requirements and carrying out resource and procurement planning activities.
Perform cost estimating and final cost proposal submission activities to develop compliant proposal packages.
Work with Laboratory procurement organizations to obtain basis-of-estimate information for material and subcontract cost estimates; analyze and use cost history as applicable.
Support program administrative functions, including financial oral presentations, contractual and funding issues and forecasts with Contracts Administrators, sponsor-inquiry documentation, and general business issues.
Support SOM Management in preparing for Laboratory program reviews.
Interact regularly with senior management and government sponsors.