Program Budget & Pricing Analyst / Financial Manager

$54,700 - $175,000/Yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab - Laurel, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Laurel, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Program Budget & Pricing Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) plays a crucial role in managing the financial operations of the Research and Exploratory Development Department (REDD). This position involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the financial success and operational efficiency of various projects. The analyst will provide financial leadership, conduct in-depth analyses, and support proposal development, while also ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and support to APL Program and Project Managers.
• Use internal business applications and Excel to forecast project costs and develop staffing plans.
• Monitor and prepare routine financial analyses of projects to compare plans vs. actuals.
• Review and assist in the development of staffing projections and identify skill gaps.
• Prepare financial reports in support of contractual requirements and customer requests.
• Engage subcontractors in project planning to forecast spending.
• Support the planning and execution of customer reviews and milestone meetings.
• Lead proposal development operations in response to RFPs and BAAs.
• Assess solicitation requirements and assist in developing Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Perform quality reviews of program's business support requirements and financial documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Business area (e.g. Business Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance).
• 3 or more years of relevant experience in DoD and Federal financial and cost analysis, contract management, and/or proposal preparation.
• Proven ability to be a self-starter with a high level of initiative.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in a DoD contracting environment.
• Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and federal pricing procedures.
• Experience with proposal preparation and project financial reporting software.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan