Senior Financial Manager, Space Exploration Security Clearance

Position: Senior Financial Manager, Space Exploration Sector with Security Clearance
Location: Laurel

Description Are you an expert in Project Control and Financial Management? If so, we may have an opportunity for you. As a Senior Financial Manager, you will...
* Monitor, analyze financial status of programs and interact with Program Managers and sponsor Fiscal Representatives. Use the Oracle Financial System in conjunction with Excel, to provide analysis of actual and projected costs for programs. Support Earned Value requirements with project technical leads and scheduling staff, provide ad-hoc reporting and support customer briefings as required. Prepare monthly financial reports as required per contracts.

Experience with handling a broad range of business issues and reporting required. Support the PPBE process for NASA projects.

* Prepare cost volume efforts for various sector new business initiatives. Assist the Program Managers in the interpretation of solicitation requirements and assist with the resource and procurement planning activities. Responsible for cost estimating and final cost proposal submission activities in the development of a compliant proposal package. Work with Laboratory procurement organizations to obtain sufficient basis of estimate information to support material and subcontract cost estimates.

Analyze and utilize cost history as applicable.

* Provide support for a variety of program administrative functions including, financial oral presentations, working with Contracts Administrators on contractual/funding issues and forecasts, develop responsive documentation in response to customer inquiries, and supporting general business issues. Capable of creating written documentation pertaining to administrative issues. Provide support to SOM Management during preparation for Laboratory program reviews. Position will require regular interaction with senior management and government sponsors.

Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...
* A BS/BA in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

* At least eight (8) years of professional experience in the areas of financial management, analysis, forecasting, and reporting.

* At least five (5) years of experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and federal pricing practices.

* Demonstrated oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, and analytical skills.

* Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

* A current Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...
* Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data

* Highly motivated self-starter, capable of independent operations and attention to detail.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment. About Us Why Work at APL? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status,…