Financial Business Analyst 2

What You Will Do

The Los Alamos National Laboratory invites you to join the Finance Science, Technology, & Engineering (FIN-STE) group, supporting financial operations, reporting, and analysis for the Deputy Directorate for Science, Technology, & Engineering (DDSTE). The FIN-STE group is seeking a mid-career financial business analyst to provide financial support to the Inorganic, Isotope, and Actinide Chemistry (C-IIAC) group and the LANL Isotope Program (IP). C-IIAC contributes to national research and mission needs related to nuclear energy, renewable energy and medical imaging arenas. LANL is a key contributor to the DOE Isotope Program which has a worldwide impact as a producer of isotopes that are essential in medical diagnosis and treatment, discovery science, national security, industrial processes and manufacturing, space exploration, quantum science and other fields. The selected candidate will support the financial management of ~$60M in budgets and 65 FTEs. This funding portfolio provides an opportunity to partner with group management, scientists and technical staff, the IP Program Manager (PM), financial counterparts across the DOE complex as well as the LANL IP Financial Working group.

The analyst is responsible for day-to-day budgeting activities including, but not limited to financial report preparation, financial analysis to inform operational decision making, monitors implementation of financial policies, educates customers on pertinent budgetary policy/procedures, cost estimates for funding proposals, monitors cash flow and expenditures against planned execution, forecasts expenditures, and conducts financial meetings with key stakeholders. Other specialized activities may include assist in cost price studies of Isotopes, routine and ad hoc financial reporting to IP Headquarters, assistance on program reviews, provides data for IP audit requests, review of audit findings/recommendations and subsequent implementation, and assist with the Lab Managers Budget Briefing.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Finance/Accounting Experience

Knowledge of financial concepts, including financial planning and analysis, budget formulation and execution, business analysis, and general business operations. Experience analyzing financial data and providing financial guidance and alternatives/recommendations to customers. Experience identifying areas for improvement, including improving internal controls and business process efficiencies.

Technical Experience

Experience identifying areas for improvement, including improving internal controls and business process efficiencies. Demonstrated ability to see institutional perspective; excellent professional judgement and technical acumen; demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in working on projects with variety of complexities. Experience with Microsoft Office tools-Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excel skills, including but not limited to pivot tables, formula creation and use, as well as data manipulation.

Teamwork/Leadership

Experience working in a complex organization with diverse operations, combined with a demonstrated record of effective teamwork and leadership. 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: Position requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field and 5 years experience; or, the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience directly related to the occupation. MBA is preferred.

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

Note to Applicants: Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

Location: This is a hybrid position that is located in Los Alamos, NM, with the ability for teleworking from a location within a 2-hour commute. In general, reporting onsite a minimum of 1 day a week is required. Telework availability is dependent upon management and customer needs and may 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 1 year.

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 maternity and parental leave

Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, 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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.