Financial Business Analyst 3 (Program Analyst) Job at Los Alamos National Laboratory
What You Will Do
The Lab invites you to join our Weapons Finance (FIN-WP) group to provide financial operations support, reporting, and analysis for the Stockpile Management Program under the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production. Reporting to the ALDWP Business Manager, the Program Analyst will provide oversight of the day-to-day financial business operations for the Stockpile Management Production Programs and the supporting line organization, WMP-DO. The chosen program analyst would also be responsible for supporting the Weapons Component Production accounting process and preparing the associated deliverables to property accounting.
This position is responsible for providing services in the areas of finance/budget, budget formulation and execution, business analysis, and general business operations. The position formulates, distributes, and maintains budgets for the division managed projects, using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated funding, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration. This position also prepares financial plans, monitors the implementation of financial policies, prepares regular and special-purpose reports, maintains historical records, analyzes trends, recommends and interprets budgetary policies and procedures, prepares a comparative evaluation of actual costs against budgeted funds, and determines the rationale for variances between costs and budget. This position is also responsible for the leadership and mentoring of one or more early career financial staff. The selected candidate will support the technical customer in a Telework model, with minimal on-site presence dependent on the customer's requirements and needs.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Finance/Accounting Experience
Advanced technical knowledge of financial concepts, including financial planning and analysis, budget formulation and execution, financial analysis, and general business operations. Advanced experience analyzing financial data and providing financial guidance and alternatives/recommendations to customers. Advanced experience identifying areas for improvement, including improving internal controls and business process efficiencies. Demonstrated ability to see institutional perspective; excellent professional judgment and technical acumen; demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in working on projects with various complexities.
Leadership
Experience participating in a division management team establishing financial performance metrics for use in management decision-making processes. Advanced experience preparing presentations to aid in communications with various customers and sponsors. Experience providing responsive leadership for all functional areas of responsibility, ensuring high level customer service and support. Demonstrated experience in promoting strong working relationships with customers, management, and external stakeholders with the ability to promote the team concept by building a strong, capable, and integrated business team.
Organizational Skills
Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to independently establish priorities, manage projects, and execute complex business and financial assignments. Ability to toggle between tasks to accomplish the financial business operations and provide guidance to team members for unforeseen situations or questions.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, and eight (8) years of experience; or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience directly related to the occupation. An MBA is preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Location: The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos NM. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2hours 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 1 year.
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.
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.
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 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.Employment StatusFull Time
The Lab invites you to join our Weapons Finance (FIN-WP) group to provide financial operations support, reporting, and analysis for the Stockpile Management Program under the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production. Reporting to the ALDWP Business Manager, the Program Analyst will provide oversight of the day-to-day financial business operations for the Stockpile Management Production Programs and the supporting line organization, WMP-DO. The chosen program analyst would also be responsible for supporting the Weapons Component Production accounting process and preparing the associated deliverables to property accounting.
This position is responsible for providing services in the areas of finance/budget, budget formulation and execution, business analysis, and general business operations. The position formulates, distributes, and maintains budgets for the division managed projects, using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated funding, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration. This position also prepares financial plans, monitors the implementation of financial policies, prepares regular and special-purpose reports, maintains historical records, analyzes trends, recommends and interprets budgetary policies and procedures, prepares a comparative evaluation of actual costs against budgeted funds, and determines the rationale for variances between costs and budget. This position is also responsible for the leadership and mentoring of one or more early career financial staff. The selected candidate will support the technical customer in a Telework model, with minimal on-site presence dependent on the customer's requirements and needs.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Finance/Accounting Experience
Advanced technical knowledge of financial concepts, including financial planning and analysis, budget formulation and execution, financial analysis, and general business operations. Advanced experience analyzing financial data and providing financial guidance and alternatives/recommendations to customers. Advanced experience identifying areas for improvement, including improving internal controls and business process efficiencies. Demonstrated ability to see institutional perspective; excellent professional judgment and technical acumen; demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in working on projects with various complexities.
Leadership
Experience participating in a division management team establishing financial performance metrics for use in management decision-making processes. Advanced experience preparing presentations to aid in communications with various customers and sponsors. Experience providing responsive leadership for all functional areas of responsibility, ensuring high level customer service and support. Demonstrated experience in promoting strong working relationships with customers, management, and external stakeholders with the ability to promote the team concept by building a strong, capable, and integrated business team.
Organizational Skills
Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to independently establish priorities, manage projects, and execute complex business and financial assignments. Ability to toggle between tasks to accomplish the financial business operations and provide guidance to team members for unforeseen situations or questions.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, and eight (8) years of experience; or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience directly related to the occupation. An MBA is preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
- General understanding of federal Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and appropriations law.
- Experience with Government Contractors that could include a National Laboratory or a National Nuclear Security Administration/Department of Energy facility.
- Understanding of cost allowability and experience with Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) with Other Federal Agencies and private industry.
- Understanding of the federal Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Evaluation (PPBE) process.
- Experience with procurement planning and formal project management practices.
- General understating of LANL cost distribution models, including recharge and distributed direct models.
Work Location: The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos NM. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2hours 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 1 year.
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.
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.
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 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.Employment StatusFull Time
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