Space Exploration Finance & Project Control Lead

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Project Control/Financial Manager in Laurel, MD to oversee program financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting within the Space Exploration Sector (SES) Finance and Administration Group (SOM).

You will collaborate with program managers, sponsors, and procurement teams to ensure compliant cost proposals and effective financial controls.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and support business decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze the financial status of programs and interact with Program Managers and sponsor Fiscal Representatives.
• Use the Oracle Financial System in conjunction with Excel, to provide analysis of actual and projected costs for programs.
• Support project technical leads and provide ad-hoc reporting and support sponsor briefings as required.
• Prepare monthly financial reports as required per the contract.
• Prepare cost proposals for various sector new business initiatives.
• Assist the Program Managers in the interpretation of solicitation requirements and assist with the resource and procurement planning activities.
• Be responsible for cost estimating and final cost proposal submission activities in the development of a compliant proposal package.
• Work with Laboratory procurement organizations to obtain sufficient basis of estimate information to support material and subcontract cost estimates. Analyze and utilize cost history as applicable.
• Provide support for a variety of program administrative functions including, financial oral presentations, working with Contracts Administrators on contractual/funding issues and forecasts, develop documentation in response to sponsor inquiries, and supporting general business issues.
• Provide support to SOM Management during preparation for Laboratory program reviews. Position will require regular interaction with senior management and government sponsors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Project Control/Financial Manager in Laurel, MD to oversee program financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting within the Space Exploration Sector (SES) Finance and Administration Group (SOM).

You will collaborate with program managers, sponsors, and procurement teams to ensure compliant cost proposals and effective financial controls.