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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.
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Pay Range
$154,830 - $192,252 Annual (C01.5)
This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe 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 Team Leader position to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment You will be responsible for directing the organization’s efforts in the development of highly complex budgetary submissions and financial plans. You will independently perform budgetary analyses and resource management duties, provide advice on complex financial and business issues, and have responsibility for direct and indirect budgets. You will have supervisory responsibilities. This position leads the RA team in the Nuclear Threat Reduction Program (N Program) of the Global Security Principal Directorate.
You will
Direct the organization's efforts in the development of highly complex budgetary submissions and financial plans.Gather and analyze diverse and highly complex information on funding, costing and workforce issues; review work proposals and research variances to plans and allocations; implement corrective actions as appropriate.Serve as a point-of-contact performing self-assessments and preparing organizational responses to findings.Direct and participate in highly complex analysis, modeling various scenarios to support organizational and/or institutional decision making.Formulate, communicate, and implement decisions within scope of designated authority and provide extensive and highly complex financial and business process consultation and improvement expertise within the department and directorate.Design and develop operational metrics and implement policies, procedures and processes with department, directorate, and institutional impact in response to Laboratory, Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)/Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS) and other federal financial laws, orders, and guidelines, serving as an expert regarding the interpretation and application of financial standards, policies, and procedures.Provide leadership to financial staff and lead special projects requiring development of unique solutions: set direction for a work group, oversee the execution of tasks, and assure appropriately completed staff work. Foster effective relationships with customers, colleagues, and programmatic and financial managers throughout the Laboratory, LLNS, NNSA, Laboratory Site Office (LSO), and Department of Energy Headquarters (DOE HQ).Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications 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, or related field; or equivalent combination of related experience, education, and training in the finance/accounting field.Comprehensive knowledge of and expertise performing and 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), performing self-assessments and representing the organization in audits.Expertise in the development and maintenance of highly complex financial spreadsheets and databases containing advanced functions; experience in utilizing commercial and/or institutional financial tools and in the MS Office suite.Extensive experience applying expert analytical skills to independently research, interpret, analyze, compile, and present highly complex financial data and information.Extensive experience with advanced decision making, communication skills (written and verbal), problem-solving and analytical skills to independently solve highly complex issues requiring mature judgment, discretion, and tact; experience negotiating desirable outcomes.Expertise in using interpersonal skills to effectively explain, negotiate, persuade, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders; experience establishing and maintaining effective working relations with all levels of personnel.Experience effectively providing work direction to others and leading others to achieve a common goal or objective.Advanced organizational skills to work independently and as part of a team effectively; establish priorities and execute highly complex business and financial assignments, meet critical time-urgent deadlines.Experience leading a financial team including previous experience hiring, assignment of work, training and oversight of work quality/deliverables, performance management which includes performance appraisals, ranking, coaching, counseling, and assistance in career development. Subject matter expert / Institutional resource in the development and use of highly complex financial tools/spreadsheets and understanding of the Laboratory's financial systems (eAWP, FDP, and FDP).
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Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
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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.
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