Financial Analyst Funds Management (Mid/Senior)

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

Pay Range

$111,600 - $133,524 Annual

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We have an opening for a Financial Analyst (Mid/Senior) to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment. You will be responsible for supporting efforts in the preparation, review, validation, and reporting of funding and cost actions. Job scope will include independently performing budgetary analyses within a wide diversity of tasks for the Budget Department.  This position is in the Budget/Funds Division of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Organization.

You will

• Represent the Laboratory in the collection and dissemination of financial information.
• Participate in the development, analysis, and reporting of complex financial data.
• Perform complex research and gather analysis related to financial, business and workforce issues.
• Provide training and assistance to others within scope of assignment.
• Maintain and improve complex financial spreadsheets utilizing advanced functions.
• Develop effective solutions to support efficient business processes as well as process improvements.
• Gather, clarify, and analyze diverse and complex financial information including funding, costing, and workforce data. Provide analyses and relevant information to ensure resolution of customer and/or sponsor issues. Research variances to plans and allocations and implement corrective actions as appropriate.
• Establish, maintain, and provide accurate, detailed financial data, records, and reports for the Laboratory and external entities including DOE/NNSA, and audit agencies.
• Participate in cross-functional teams identifying, formulating, and implementing new/revised business process changes and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to secure 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 related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience and training in accounting/finance, procurement, project management, or auditing.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of and experience performing financial functions including interpreting, analyzing,  applying financial policies and procedures and financial accounting, including the use of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Significant experience compiling and analyzing financial data and information and demonstrated expertise in problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills in both verbal and written forms necessary to tactfully establish and maintain effective work relationships and to provide advanced customer service to a wide variety of personnel, internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Advanced organizational skills including the ability to determine priorities with minimal assistance, process multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet all deadlines.
• Advanced experience developing and maintaining spreadsheets and maintaining financial databases; including experience utilizing commercial and/or institutional financial tools.
• Significant experience with decision making, ability to be innovative, assess situations, and make prudent decisions.
  
  Qualifications we desire
• Advanced PC computer and software application experience.

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Position Information

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

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.  

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of 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.

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