Early Career Financial Operations Specialist, Onsite

About the role

The Financial Operations Specialist oversees financial matters including regulatory interpretation, audits, compliance, reporting, controls, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, governance, asset management, and cost accounting. Collaborating with teams, the specialist ensures adherence to federal requirements, advises management on financial issues, develops solutions, analyzes data, and improves risk controls to support the laboratory’s mission and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Post general ledger and sub‑ledger entries.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, processing invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to support decision‑making.
• Carry out internal controls activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Support forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance.

Desired qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills for research, complex data analysis, and business issue resolution.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles such as GAAP, CAS, governmental financial accounting, and relevant laws.
• Experience with moderately complex accounting and financial analyses, including benefits accounting, tax accounting, financial accounting, and cost accounting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and conduct effective stakeholder meetings.
• Data‑analytics and data‑literacy skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements: 9/80 compressed workweeks, 4/10 schedule, part‑time work, and telecommuting.
• Generous vacation and strong medical benefits.
• Competitive 401(k) plan.
• Learning opportunities and career advancement.
• Relocation assistance and amenities supporting work‑life balance.

Pay

Salary range: $74,700 – $144,400 (actual salary determined based on experience, qualifications, and geographic differentials).

Schedule

Positions are onsite; flexible work options may include compressed workweeks, part‑time, and telecommuting as described in the benefits.

About the team

Mission Services provides essential business services that support Lab operations, including supply chain, project controls, finance, and integrated business management. The team’s vision is to transform services for mission success, innovate, partner with customers, and address issues directly, supporting Sandia’s national security mission.

Security clearance

Applicants must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance. The pre‑employment process includes a drug test, background review, and checks of personal references, credit, law‑enforcement records, and education/employment verification.