Program Financial Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance program

Retirement contributions

Work/life balance

Job summary

A leading research laboratory is looking for a Program Financial Analyst in Laurel, Maryland. This role includes managing financial operations for a portfolio of projects, preparing financial reports, and providing guidance on contractual matters. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, relevant experience, and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. The position offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a collaborative environment focused on critical research challenges.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant financial and cost analysis experience.
• Active Secret level security clearance required.
• Experience in DoD contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial data related to project portfolios.
• Build and submit monthly financial reports to sponsors.
• Lead proposal development and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

Overview

Do you enjoy working with financial data?

Are you skilled in financial analysis, problem-solving, and have a high attention to detail? If so, we are 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 varying portfolio of projects. You will 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• You will build, update and submit all monthly financial reports to government sponsors and program managers.
• 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 packages for submission to government sponsors.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Have proven ability to be a self-starter with a high level of initiative and ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Are highly skilled in Microsoft Excel.
• 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.

• Have previous experience in DoD contracting environment.
• Have working knowledge of FAR and federal government pricing procedures.
• Have experience with proposal preparation and project financial reporting software.

Benefits

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory brings world‑class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can grow, build strong connections and 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.

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].

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. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Compensation

Minimum Rate $62,900 Annually

Maximum Rate $180,300 Annually