Financial Analyst (Principal)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,700 - 149,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program & Capital Accum

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory in Charleston is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to drive high impact budgeting and forecasting for the NPTU Charleston site. You will transform complex data into actionable financial insights to support current operations and future mission needs.

You will build budgets, monitor performance, perform variance analyses, and communicate results across engineers, project managers, and program stakeholders to ensure disciplined execution and transparent planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience or Master's degree plus 7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize site level budgets and forecasts.
• Track financial performance and highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Support cost analysis, variance evaluation, and trend reporting.
• Drive clear and timely communication across technical, financial, and program teams.
• Contribute to long range planning and financial strategy development.
• Evaluate resource needs and support disciplined budget execution.
• Collaborate across the Site Program Office to advance strategic initiatives and strengthen financial stewardship.

Skills

Hyperion Planning

BI/BA tools

Advanced Excel

Communication

Project finance/budgeting

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Hyperion Planning

BI/BA tools

MS SharePoint

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

Join the team that powers the Navy’s future.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to drive high impact financial planning and execution at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston. If you thrive in a fast paced environment, enjoy turning complex data into smart financial decisions, and want your work to directly support mission critical operations, this role is for you.

As a Financial Analyst, you’ll become a key contributor in building budgets, forecasting financial performance, and strengthening long range financial planning for the NPTU Charleston site. You’ll analyze trends, develop meaningful insights, support decision making, and help ensure resources are aligned to support both current operations and future mission needs. Your work will support strategic planning, disciplined execution, and financial transparency across a diverse team of engineers, project managers, and program stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Build, maintain, and optimize site level budgets and forecasts
• Track financial performance and highlight opportunities for improvement
• Support cost analysis, variance evaluation, and trend reporting
• Drive clear and timely communication across technical, financial, and program teams
• Contribute to long range planning and financial strategy development
• Evaluate resource needs and support disciplined budget execution
• Collaborate across the Site Program Office to advance strategic initiatives and strengthen financial stewardship

This position is not fully remote and requires regular onsite presence at NPTU Charleston. Limited telework opportunities are available, consistent with program needs.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and 7 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Hyperion Planning and Business Intelligence/Business Analytics
• Strong analytical capability and advanced Excel proficiency
• Background in project financials, budgeting, or cost analysis
• Familiarity with MS SharePoint
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Experience using BI/BA tools to turn data into decisions
• Continuous improvement or project management experience (training available)

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$95,700.00 - $149,600.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.