Financial Business Analyst 2

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has two opportunities for Cost Accounting Analysts (Financial Business Analyst 2) to support Cost Accounting Team within FIN-INST and report to the Cost Accounting Manager.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Cost Accounting Compliance: Support indirect budgets, indirect cost pool and allocation base analysis, rate development support, and forward pricing submissions
• Data Quality Assurance: Work with colleagues across organizations to ensure data quality through reconciliations and corrective actions
• Audit Support: Serve as audit liaison for OIG and internal audit engagements and prepare the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS)
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Provide decision support to management through indirect cost analysis, reporting, and forecasting
• Internal Controls: Support internal controls through exemption and new project forms processing
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain the Triad Disclosure Statement to ensure an accurate and complete description of the LANL cost model; conduct ad hoc regulatory research in CAS, FAR, and DOE Orders
• Capital Project Oversight: Participate in the funding determination committee, ensuring the appropriate funding source is assigned to capital projects
• ERP Implementation: Support SAP ERP implementation including business requirements documentation and testing
• Special Projects: Complete varying degrees of complex reports and research under the direction of the Cost Accounting Manager and senior analysts

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Finance/Accounting Experience

• Working knowledge of accounting and financial concepts, including financial planning and analysis, budget formulation and execution, and general business operations.
• Experience preparing and monitoring financial data, preparing financial reports and vouchers with meaningful explanatory notes and documentation.
• Ability to prepare reconciliations and identify errors in data sets.
• Experience completing special projects and reports under the guidance of managers and senior analysts.

Problem Solving

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in working on projects with a variety of complexities.
• Ability to use basic to intermediate accounting concepts, productivity tools, and basic mathematical/algebra formulas to assess and analyze data and perform assigned job functions.

Leadership

• Ability to train and mentor junior analysts and student employees.

Technology

• Demonstrated proficient use of computer software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience working with intermediate Excel functions and creating charts.
• Experience extracting and analyzing data from software such as Oracle enterprise financials and MicroStrategy business intelligence software for review, reporting, or further analysis.
• Ability to utilize virtual meeting software, calendars, and messaging software to telework effectively.

Communication, Customer Service, Organization, Teamwork, Dependability

• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of work quality.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work to meet both scheduled and ad hoc deadlines.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience; or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience directly related to the occupation. MBA is preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Work experience in a federal government or government contractor environment
• Experience with Financial Analysis and Tools and understanding how ERP design may lead to certain financial outcomes
• Strive to understand the reasons behind numbers you report
• Experience with constructing logical arguments in memos or audit responses.
• You thrive in ambiguity and are not put off by problems that lack an obvious answer
• Strong understanding of federal appropriations law, Cost Accounting Standards, and Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Experience with Oracle Financials, SAP, or similar enterprise-wide financial system
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional certification, e.g., Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos. 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:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947.