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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 committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory's mission.

Hybrid position (not 100% Telecommute), must come into the office 1-2 days per week and more if required.

Pay Range
$129,030 - $160,188 Annual (C01.4)
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

We have an opening for Financial Analyst 4 (Senior) to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for independent research, analysis and reporting of highly complex financial data and become the Subject Matter Expert for multiple internal software applications supporting funding and funding opportunities at the laboratory. This position is in the Budget/Strategic Partnerships & Funds Division of the Office of the CFO (OCFO).

You will

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert and System Administrator to multiple internal software applications.
• Lead collaboration efforts with stakeholders and Information Technology support for application technical updates, improvements, modifications, and enhancements. Provide testing and validation in various environments. Make recommendations to management.
• Formulate, communicate and implement decisions within scope of designated authority and provide extensive and highly complex financial and business process consultation and improvement expertise. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of assigned scope.
• Perform self-assessments and serve as the point-of-contact representing the organization in financial and user audits and preparing organizational responses to findings.
• Develop complex key institutional metrics, business indicators and other financial data and partner with appropriate analysts to ensure accurate and timely reporting as required.
• Establish, implement, and communicate policies, procedures and processes with organizational and institutional impact in response to DOE/NNSA/LLNS and other federal financial laws, orders, and guidelines; serve as an expert with regard to the interpretation and application of financial standards, policies, and procedures.
• Represent department and/or directorate on working groups/committees and lead key efforts/projects to develop unique solutions to highly complex problems.
• Foster effective relationships with customers, colleagues, and programmatic and financial managers throughout the Laboratory, LLNS, NNSA, LFO and DOE Headquarters.
• Provide consultation and guidance to Laboratory programs in the preparation, review, validation, and proposal of effective business solutions to resolve novel or highly complicated issues.
• Establish and maintain accurate, detailed financial records for the Laboratory and external entities including: DOE/NNSA, Strategic Performance Projects (SPP) sponsors, and audit agencies.
• Mentor team members on diverse topics. Proactively work individually and as part of the team to improve the efficiencies, effectiveness, and internal controls of processes and, provide quality service to Laboratory personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE L-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent applicable experience in accounting, procurement, project management, or auditing, or equivalent level of progressive competence obtained through professional-level experience, education, and training.
• Ability to train and direct the work of others in field of expertise.
• Excellent 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 high -level personnel, internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Expert level experience compiling and analyzing financial data and information, extensive expertise in problem solving, and analytical skills to independently solve highly complex issues of a diverse nature.
• Expert experience in the development and maintenance of financial spreadsheets and databases containing advanced functions.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Advanced organizational skills to independently determine priorities, process multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet all deadlines.
• Ability to be innovative, assess situations, and make prudent decisions having a high consequence of error.
  

Qualifications We Desire

• Extensive experience with LLNL and DOE/NNSA policies and procedures, contractual terms and conditions, and Contract No. DE-AC52-07NA27344 requirements.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

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

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• FlexibleBenefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
• Employee engagement - visithttps://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet 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.

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To learn more about recruitment scams:https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

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

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