Financial Analyst III - Strategic Deterrence

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA seeks a mid-to-senior Financial Analyst to join the Chief Financial Officer team. You will perform budget analyses, manage resources, and advise on complex financial issues within the Strategic Deterrence Program, with a path to hybrid work after a probationary period. The role requires U.S.

citizenship and the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance. The salary range is $114,900 to $140,712 per year, and the position features competitive

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain DOE Q clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Experience applying analytical skills to financial data.
• Experience with self-assessments and audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze complex financial workforce and operating plans.
• Analyze funding, costing, and workforce data and investigate variances.
• Provide financial guidance and process improvements.
• Support internal and external financial audits.
• Develop institutional metrics and align with work breakdown structure.
• Draft policies and procedures affecting finances and compliance.
• Represent the department on committees and lead key projects.
• Build relationships with customers and senior managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Decision making

Communication skills

Audit experience

Interpersonal skills

Budget analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

Financial databases

Advanced spreadsheets

Budget software

Job description

Financial Analyst III - Strategic Deterrence

Mid-Senior Level | Full-time
Finance & Accounting | Livermore, CA | 11/03/2026
Reference #: REF9072Q
Job Code: C01.3 Financial Analyst 3
Organization: Chief Financial Officer
Position Type: Career Indefinite
Security Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)
Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
Medical Exam: Not applicable

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Job Description

We have an opening for a mid to senior career level Financial Analyst to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will independently perform budgetary analyses and resource management duties, provide advice on complex financial and business issues and have responsibility for direct and indirect budgets. This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Organization in support of the Strategic Deterrence Program.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

You will

• Independently develop and analyze complex financial workforce/operating plans and provide recommendations for review by management.
• Gather and analyze diverse and complex information on funding, costing, and workforce issues; research variances to plans and allocations; implement corrective actions as appropriate and perform complex research and analysis.
• Formulate and communicate decisions within scope of designated authority and provide financial and business process consultation and improvement expertise.
• Perform self-assessments and represent the organization in financial audits.
• Develop key institutional metrics, business indicators and other financial data and partner with appropriate analysts to ensure proper alignment to the Institutional Work Breakdown Structure.
• Formulate draft policies, procedures and processes with organizational and institutional impact in response to DOE/NNSA/LLNS and other federal financial laws, orders, and guidelines, serving as a subject matter expert with regard to the interpretation and application of financial standards, policies, and procedures.
• Represent department and/or directorate on working groups/committees and lead key efforts/projects to develop unique solutions to complex problems.
• Foster effective relationships with customers, colleagues, and programmatic and financial managers throughout the Laboratory, LLNS, NNSA, LFO and DOE Headquarters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of related experience, education, and training in the finance/accounting field.
• Significant experience applying analytical skills to research, interpret, analyze, compile, and present financial data and information.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience performing financial functions, including the use of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience performing self-assessments and representing the organization in audits.
• Significant experience and demonstrated advanced skills in the development and maintenance of financial databases and spreadsheets containing advanced functions including commercial and/or institutional financial tools.
• Demonstrated complete knowledge and significant experience performing and directing financial findings, working with diverse funding sources including direct and indirect.
• Significant experience with decision making, problem-solving and analytical skills to independently solve complex issues requiring mature judgment, discretion and tact and experience negotiating desirable outcomes. Experience leading others successfully.
• Experience in effective communication skills, both written and verbal to deliver financial briefings, documentation, reports and financial advice to senior Laboratory personnel and other external organizations and agencies.
• Expertise using interpersonal skills to effectively explain, negotiate, persuade and build consensus among diverse stakeholders; demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, both internal and external to the Laboratory.

Pay Range

$114,900 - $140,712 annually

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we believe would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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