Financial and Business Operations Analyst

Are you skilled in financial analysis, problem-solving, and have a high attention to detail? Are you organized, able to manage multiple tasks, and pay attention to details? Are you seeking meaningful work in a team and collaborative environment focused on helping shape the future of one of the nation’s premier research institutions?

If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Financial and Business Operations Analyst in the Business, Construction, and Facilities Department (BCFD) at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL).

Who We Are:

BCFD is a dynamic department that provides critical business, financial, and operational services across APL, including contracts, procurement, accounting, financial planning, facilities design and construction, maintenance, planning, and logistics. As a Financial and Business Operations Analyst in our Finance Strategy and Operations Group, you will partner with department leadership to manage key elements of BCFD's operating and capital portfolios while delivering the financial analysis and business insights that support strategic decision-making. You'll be joining a fast-paced dynamic team of hardworking professionals who are committed to delivering quality data to our Senior leadership team. Your primary responsibility will be to prepare, review and analyze financial data, including performing monthly updates of project plans, highlighting financial spending and staffing trends, identifying anomalies and calculating financial projections.

As the Financial and Business Operations Analyst, you will...

• Support the development and maintenance of budgets, forecasts, spend plans, and estimates at completion.
• Analyze financial and operational data and help identify spending, staffing, usage, and performance trends.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations that clearly communicate financial and operational information.
• Create and maintain WBS structures, charging guidance, and financial records in coordination with project managers and group leadership.
• Review invoices, purchasing-card transactions, and other financial activity for accuracy, appropriate documentation, and compliance.
• Monitor staff charging and financial performance, investigate anomalies, and help develop recommendations.
• Provide oversight of the department’s full utility portfolio, including consumption, costs, budgets, forecasting, long-range requirements, and regular reporting on trends, risks, and performance.
• Partner with Facilities staff on energy-management efforts, conservation opportunities, utility planning, and the financial implications of operational decisions.
• Coordinate the department’s software portfolio, including requests, licenses, renewals, access, usage, costs, and associated records.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reduce manual work, and strengthen business processes.
• Work across multiple assignments and priorities while communicating status, risks, and needed actions.
• Thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where priorities shift quickly.

You meet our minimum qualifications if you...

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data.
• Experience working with complex datasets to organize, analyze, and draw meaningful insights from information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and communicate effectively with internal customers and stakeholders.

You’ll go above and beyond if you...

• Hold a Master’s degree (MBA or similar) in a relevant discipline.
• Have strong analytical skills with the ability to model and forecast financial data.
• Are experienced with APL Business Applications, Facilities Applications or comparable financial/project management systems.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other business intelligence tools.
• Experience in being able to create dashboards that reduce manual reporting time and improve visibility into business performance metrics.

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact 

Accessibility@jhuapl.edu

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with 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. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.