Financial Business Analyst 1

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); Hybride; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance (PPO or HDHP)

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, is seeking an energetic finance professional to support budgeting, reporting, and analysis within the FIN-OPS group. The role focuses on day-to-day budgeting activities, policy understanding, and accurate financial administration.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, at least two years of related experience, and excels in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of financial planning and analysis, budget formulation and execution.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsabilités

• Assist in day-to-day budgeting activities and prepare basic financial reports.
• Gain understanding of financial policies and use of business systems.
• Formulate, distribute and maintain budgets for programs using actual performance and forecasts.
• Prepare financial plans, monitor policies, and analyze cost variances.

Connaissances

Finance/Accounting Experience

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply

The Lab invites you to join our Finance Operations (FIN-OPS) group to provide financial operations support, reporting, and analysis.

The position is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day budgeting activities and in preparing basic financial reports. Responsible for gaining an understanding of financial policies, procedures and usage of business systems. Formulates, distributes and maintains budgets for programs or organizational units using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated funding, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration. Prepares financial plans, monitors implementation of financial policies, prepares regular and special-purpose reports, maintains historical records, analyzes trends, establishes cost plans and labor & non-labor forecasts, recommends and interprets budgetary policies and procedures, prepares comparative evaluation of actual costs against budgeted funds, and determines rationale for variances between costs and budget.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Finance/Accounting Experience

Basic knowledge of financial concepts, including financial planning and analysis, budget formulation and execution, business analysis, and general business operations. Skill in analyzing financial data and providing financial guidance and alternatives/recommendations to customers. Experience in applying problem solving techniques and communicating both orally and in writing. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with ability to manipulate and interpret large datasets.

Teamwork/Leadership

Ability to work in a complex organization with diverse operations, combined with a demonstrated record of effective teamwork. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and the ability to interact with a variety of constituents. Self-driven, accountable for individual learning and understanding of financial policies, processes, concepts while obtaining frequent mentoring from group staff.

Organizational Skills

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to independently establish priorities, manage projects, and execute complex business and financial assignments.

Education/Experience:

The position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Candidates must also have at least two years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications:

General understanding of Federal Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and appropriations law.

Experience with Government Contractors which could include a National Laboratory or a National Nuclear Security Administration/Department of Energy facility.

Ability to obtain a Q clearance.

Essential Job Functions

Work Environment:

Work Location:

The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Position commitment:

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

Note to Applicants:

• Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum job requirements and any of the desired qualifications.
• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2

Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q

(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test:

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity:

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.