Financial Analyst

About the Team

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to the nation's most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex problems 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.

The Research and Exploratory Development Department (REDD) accelerates innovation by collaborating with APL Sectors and Mission Areas to realize technology breakthroughs. Our goal is to solve mission-critical problems in national security, space, and biological sciences. As part of the Department Operations Group, you will join a hard-working team providing exceptional business operations support to our stakeholders.

About the Role

As a Financial Analyst in REDD, you will play a critical role in managing elements of our overhead portfolio and providing strategic analysis that enables leadership to make game-changing decisions. You will partner with internal customers and stakeholders to drive the financial success and operational efficiency of the department.

In this role, you will prepare and deliver clear, accurate financial briefings to senior leaders, emphasizing insight, precision, and clarity. You will analyze staff charging trends to identify risks and optimization opportunities, integrating data from multiple systems to generate both ad-hoc and routine analyses. Additionally, you will develop long-range forecasting models to inform REDD's strategic priorities and work with leadership on labor and non-labor plans.

Why Work at APL?

At APL, we celebrate differences in perspective 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.

Equal Opportunity

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, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.

Application Instructions

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Selected candidates must be eligible for a Secret level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship and a government security clearance investigation.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Scaggsville Road, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20723, United States

Columbia, Maryland

Key Responsibilities

check_circleCollaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial success and operational efficiency of the overhead portfolio
check_circlePrepare and deliver clear, accurate financial briefings to senior leaders
check_circleAnalyze and present comprehensive monthly financial reports on fiscal and operational health
check_circleEvaluate staff charging trends to identify risks, gaps, and optimization opportunities
check_circleIntegrate data from multiple systems to generate ad-hoc and routine analyses
check_circlePartner with leadership to develop labor and non-labor plans with variance analysis
check_circleDevelop long-range forecasting models to inform strategic priorities and decision-making

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's Degree in a Business area
verified5+ years of relevant Financial Analysis experience
verifiedAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
verifiedStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
verifiedAbility to obtain a Secret level security clearance
verifiedU.S. citizenship

Benefits & Perks

check_circleRobust education assistance programcheck_circleUnparalleled retirement contributionscheck_circlePaid time offcheck_circleFlexible spending accountsTraining and development opportunities

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Management, Accounting, Business Administration.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Business area required.

Frequently asked questions about Financial Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

What does a Financial Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Financial Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial success and operational efficiency of the overhead portfolio; prepare and deliver clear, accurate financial briefings to senior leaders; analyze and present comprehensive monthly financial reports on fiscal and operational health; and evaluate staff charging trends to identify risks, gaps, and optimization opportunities.

What are the requirements for this Financial Analyst role?expand_more

To qualify for the Financial Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory position, applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree in a Business area; 5+ years of relevant Financial Analysis experience; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance; and U.S. citizenship.

Where is the Financial Analyst role at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory located?expand_more

Financial Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is based in Scaggsville Road, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20723, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Financial Analyst job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory has listed this Financial Analyst role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Financial Analyst role?expand_more

Financial Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.

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Key skills for Financial Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory include Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Office; Financial Analysis; Financial Reporting; Forecasting; Variance Analysis; Data Analysis; and Business Management.

What education is required for Financial Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in a Business area required.

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Financial Analyst at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.