Senior Financial Analyst / Business Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

About The Position

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Business / Financial Analyst to support the financial success and operational efficiency of its mission area and organization. The position is part of the Financial and Business Services Group (AB2), supporting customers that include senior executive leadership, program management, branch and group supervisors, and sponsors. The analyst helps develop and implement financial reporting solutions and supports teamwork, collaboration, and responsive financial and program reporting. The role supports Air & Missile Defense Sector Program and Project Managers on sponsor-facing programs. It manages and analyzes program funding, task planning, and financial reporting; tracks estimates to complete for contract compliance; forecasts funding and period-of-performance risks; and prepares reports for contract requirements, sponsors, and Program Managers. It also supports resource and procurement planning, sponsor reviews and milestone meetings, and analysis of program plans against actuals. The analyst performs quality and peer reviews of financial and program documents, handles business functions related to contractual and funding issues and government audits, and communicates potential concerns, risks, and competing priorities to stakeholders. Proposal work includes developing business-support requirements and cost estimates, preparing proposals and related documents, coordinating material and subcontract costs with procurement, and helping Program Managers respond to requests for proposals and other solicitations. APL describes its workplace as a vibrant, welcoming environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work, grow, build connections, and contribute creative ideas. Its campus is in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial cost analysis, financial reporting, and proposal preparation, including at least 2 years in a government contracting environment.
Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Ability to work independently, with strong interpersonal, problem-resolution, and analytical skills.
Fluency with financial reporting software applications and willingness to learn new and emerging applications.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and remain responsive in a dynamic environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with staff, Government sponsors, and all levels of management.
Active Secret-level security clearance; eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship, and selected candidates are subject to a government security clearance investigation.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Cost Accounting Standards, and federal government pricing activities.
Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Denodo, and SQL, and APL business systems and tools such as ADDIT and Oracle EPM.

Responsibilities

Manage and analyze program funding, task planning, and financial reporting requirements.
Prepare responses to proposals and solicitations related to IDIQ contracts, grants, and industry work.
Provide leadership and support to the Programs Financial Services Section of the AB2 Group.
Participate in lab-wide committees and team meetings, and establish and maintain effective communication.
Collaborate with Sector, Mission, Program Area, Program, and Project Managers to identify potential financial risks and manage financial and business objectives.
Perform finance-related tasks supporting Air & Missile Defense Sector Program and Project Managers on sponsor-facing programs, including managing program Estimates to Complete (ETC) to ensure contract compliance.
Prepare routine financial analyses to forecast and identify potential funding and period-of-performance risks.
Use business applications to analyze program plans versus actuals and assess whether data aligns with funding projections.
Prepare financial reports supporting contract requirements, sponsors, and Program Managers.
Work with program teams and Government sponsors to plan and execute sponsor reviews and milestone meetings.
Support resource and procurement planning activities.
Perform quality and peer reviews of financial and program-related documents.
Perform business functions related to contractual and funding issues and government audits.
Keep stakeholders informed of potential concerns, risks, and competing priorities.
Seek innovations to improve quality, customer service, and business processes.
Develop business-support requirements, proposals, sub-certifications, cost impact statements, and other financial and program-related documents.
Partner with Program and Project Managers to verify sponsor information and funding appropriations, contract competency coverage, security classification, period of performance, deliverables, and resource requirements.
Prepare cost estimates and coordinate with procurement to determine material and subcontract costs.
Assist Program Managers in responding to RFPs and other solicitation requirements.

Benefits

Robust education assistance program and education assistance.
Retirement plans and unparalleled retirement 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.
APL may provide sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, locality allowance, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance, subject to policy and/or contractual designation.