Program Financial Analyst

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 62,900 - 180,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust education assistance program

Strong retirement contributions

Work/life balance

Job summary

A leading research laboratory in Laurel, MD, is seeking a Program Financial Analyst to manage financial operations across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, strong financial analysis skills, and familiarity with federal contracting. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, leading proposal development, and providing financial guidance. This role also requires an active Secret level security clearance and offers competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2+ years of relevant financial analysis experience.
• Proven self-starter with strong communication skills.
• Active Secret level security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and analyze financial data related to project portfolios.
• Build and submit monthly financial reports to sponsors and managers.
• Lead proposal development and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Provide guidance on contract and financial administration.
• Participate in program reviews and address business matters actively.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Initiative

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

<h3>Description</h3>
<p>Do you enjoy working with financial data?</p>
<p>Are you skilled in financial analysis, problem-solving, and have a high attention to detail? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a Program Financial Analyst to help us manage the financial operations of the Force Projection Sector’s (FPS) varying portfolio of projects. You’ll be joining a hardworking team of business professionals that strives to provide timely, reliable and valuable financial analysis and business operations support and expertise to our customers. As a member of our team, you will partner with internal and external customers to play an active role in the overall financial success and operational efficiency of our project portfolios.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
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<li>Your primary responsibility will be to prepare, review and analyze financial data related to FPS’ direct-sponsored project portfolio, including performing monthly updates of project plans, highlighting financial spending and staffing trends, identifying anomalies and calculating financial projections.</li>
<li>You will build, update and submit all monthly financial reports to government sponsors and program managers.</li>
<li>You will proactively lead the proposal development process by working with resource owners to identify staffing requirements and preparing all basis of estimates (BOEs), resulting in an accurate and fully compliant proposal package for submission to government sponsors.</li>
<li>You will perform a broad range of financial operations functions, including leading all efforts related to contract and financial administration and providing sound contractual and financial guidance and recommendations for best practices to program managers.</li>
<li>You will actively participate in program reviews and program/sponsor meetings and proactively respond to and address all business / financial matters pertaining to the program.</li>
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<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<p>You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...</p>
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<li>Have a Bachelor’s degree in a field of Business (e.g. Business Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance), and or equivalent years of experience and 2+ years of relevant experience in the areas of financial and cost analysis.</li>
<li>Have proven ability to be a self-starter with a high level of initiative and ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.</li>
<li>Are highly skilled in Microsoft Excel.</li>
<li>Hold an active Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.</li>
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<p>You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...</p>
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<li>Have previous experience in DoD contracting environment.</li>
<li>Have working knowledge of FAR and federal government pricing procedures.</li>
<li>Have experience with proposal preparation and project financial reporting software.</li>
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<h3>About Us</h3>
<h3>Why Work at APL?</h3>
<p>The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world‑class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.</p>
<p>At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore’- Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.</p>
<p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].</p>
<p>The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.</p>

<h3>Minimum Rate</h3>
<p>$62,900 Annually</p>
<h3>Maximum Rate</h3>
<p>$180,300 Annually</p>