Senior Financial Analyst

Company Overview

Join us in making a significant impact on global security

Are you eager to collaborate with some of the most talented professionals in the industry to enhance the security of the United States? Become a part of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), where our team leverages their expertise to develop innovative solutions for substantial challenges that improve our world.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and equitable workforce, cultivating an inclusive culture that appreciates and celebrates the variety of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment is vital for driving innovation and creativity, ensuring the ongoing success of the Laboratory's mission.

This is a hybrid role, requiring in-office attendance 1-2 days per week, with additional days as necessary.

Compensation Range

$129,030 - $160,188 Annual (C01.4)

Please note that this compensation range serves as a general guideline. Numerous factors are considered when determining starting salaries, including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior-level Financial Analyst to provide support to the Director's Office Organization (DO), Chief Information Office (CIO) Division within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Organization. In this role, you will lead the organization’s initiatives in creating intricate budget submissions and financial strategies. You will independently conduct budget analyses and resource management tasks, offering insights on complex financial and business matters while overseeing both direct and indirect budgets. Additionally, you will have supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s initiatives in crafting intricate budget submissions and financial strategies.
• Collect and analyze diverse and complex information regarding funding, costs, and workforce matters; evaluate work proposals and investigate discrepancies in plans and allocations; implement corrective measures as necessary.
• Act as a primary contact for conducting self-assessments and preparing organizational responses to findings.
• Engage in complex analysis and modeling various scenarios to support organizational and institutional decision-making.
• Formulate, communicate, and execute decisions within the scope of designated authority, providing extensive financial and business process consultation and improvement expertise within the department and directorate.
• Design and implement operational metrics and establish policies, procedures, and processes with department, directorate, and institutional implications in response to Laboratory, Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)/Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS), and other federal financial regulations, serving as an authority on the interpretation and application of financial standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provide leadership to financial personnel and spearhead special projects requiring the development of innovative solutions: set direction for a work group, oversee task execution, and ensure thorough completion of staff assignments. Cultivate effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and programmatic and financial managers across the Laboratory, LLNS, NNSA, Laboratory Site Office (LSO), and Department of Energy Headquarters (DOE HQ).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, and training in finance/accounting.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in directing financial functions, including diverse funding sources, developing, interpreting, and applying financial policies and procedures, financial accounting (including the use of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), conducting self-assessments, and representing the organization in audits.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining complex financial spreadsheets and databases with advanced functions; experience utilizing commercial and/or institutional financial tools and the MS Office suite.
• Significant experience applying analytical skills to independently research, interpret, analyze, compile, and present complex financial data and information.
• Strong decision-making and communication skills (both written and verbal), problem-solving abilities, and analytical skills to independently resolve complex issues requiring mature judgment, discretion, and tact; experience negotiating favorable outcomes.
• Experience in leading teams towards common goals or objectives.
• Advanced organizational skills to work independently and collaboratively; effectively establish priorities and execute complex business and financial tasks, meet critical deadlines, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and plan long-term activities for oneself and others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics and/or CPA.

Additional Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Choose Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Recognized in 2024 as one of the Best Places to Work by Glassdoor
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) Plan
• Relocation Support
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible Work Schedules (*subject to project requirements)
• Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA)

Security Clearance Requirement

This position necessitates a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If selected, a Federal background investigation will be initiated to determine eligibility for access to classified information. All L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

External candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana use, in accordance with Federal Law.

Wireless and Medical Device Policy

In compliance with Department of Energy (DOE) regulations, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory enforces specific restrictions on the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on job responsibilities, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where personal and/or laboratory mobile devices are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless-enabled devices.

If you utilize a medical device that connects with a mobile device, you must adhere to the mobile device regulations in Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or those with wireless disabled are permitted in Limited Areas, Secure Space, and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please use our online form to submit a request.