Financial Analyst/Business Analyst

Salary: $62,900 - 180,300 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Over 5 years of relevant experience in financial cost analysis and proposal preparation, ideally in a DoD contracting environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Strong independence, interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and analytical reasoning
• Familiar with various financial reporting software and keen to learn new systems
• Capability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively in a dynamic setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with staff, government sponsors, and management
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance before starting and ultimately a Secret level clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship
• Preferred: Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Cost Accounting Standards, and federal pricing activities
• Preferred: Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Denodo, SQL) and APL business systems (e.g., ADDIT, Oracle EPM)

• Manage and analyze program funding, task planning, and financial reporting requirements
• Prepare responses for proposals related to IDIQ contracts, grants, and industry solicitations
• Lead and support the Programs Financial Services Section of the AB2 Group
• Engage in lab-wide committees, participate in team meetings, and maintain effective communication
• Collaborate with Sector, Mission, Program Area, and Project Managers to identify financial risks while managing the organizations financial and business goals
• Perform finance-related tasks for the Air & Missile Defense Sector Program, ensuring compliance with contract obligations
• Generate financial analyses to forecast and identify funding and performance risks
• Analyze program plans against actuals to ensure data alignment with funding projections
• Draft financial reports to support contract requirements, sponsors, and Program Managers
• Assist in planning and executing sponsor reviews and milestone meetings with government sponsors
• Support the development and management of resource and procurement planning activities
• Conduct quality and peer reviews on financial and program-related documents
• Address contractual and funding issues, engage stakeholders on risks and priorities
• Seek innovations to improve quality, customer service, and business processes
• Develop business support documents including proposals, sub-certifications, and cost impact statements
• Coordinate with Program & Project Managers on sponsor information and funding accuracy, contract alignment, and resource requirements
• Prepare cost estimates and collaborate with procurement for material and subcontract costs
• Assist Program Managers in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other solicitations

• Support
• Oracle
• Power BI
• SQL
• Security
• LESS
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At the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), we tackle critical challenges in defense, security, space, and science with world-class expertise. Our culture fosters a supportive and innovative environment, where you can express your true self, grow professionally, and build strong connections with motivated colleagues. We embrace diverse perspectives and encourage creativity, offering generous benefits such as education assistance, retirement contributions, and an excellent work-life balance. Our campus is conveniently located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Explore more about our career opportunities at our website.

last updated 35 week of 2026