Financial Analyst/Business Analyst

About the role

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an enthusiastic Business / Financial Analyst to join the Financial and Business Services Group (AB2). This position champions teamwork, cultivates collaboration, and develops advanced financial reporting solutions to achieve mission area and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze program funding, task planning, and financial reporting requirements.

• Prepare response(s) for proposals pertaining to IDIQ contracts, grants, and work for industry solicitations.

• Provide leadership and support to the Programs Financial Services Section of the AB2 Group.

• Participate on lab-wide committees, engage in team meetings, establish and maintain effective communication.

• Collaborate with the Sector, Mission, Program Area, Program, and Project Managers to identify potential financial risks, while managing the financial and business objectives of the organization.

Qualifications

• A highly motivated self-starter with a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in the areas of financial cost analysis and proposal preparation, preferably in a DoD contracting environment or equivalent experience.

• Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite application.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong interpersonal, problem-resolution skills, and analytical skills.

• Fluent with various financial reporting software applications and a desire to learn new and emerging applications.

• Able to prioritize/manage multiple assignments and remain responsive in a dynamic environment.

• Strong written/oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with staff, Government sponsors, and all levels of management.

• Able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance prior to starting and can ultimately obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Qualifications (if selected)

• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Cost Accounting Standards and federal government pricing activities.

• Proficient with data analytic and visualization tools (Power BI, Denodo, SQL) and APL business systems and tools: ADDIT, Oracle EPM, etc.

Benefits

Eligible staff receive a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. APL also offers a variety of additional compensation options.