Financial Analyst

Job Description

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

The Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Financial Analyst. This position serves as the liaison between lab operations and Business Management to ensure contract compliance in all financial matters by providing guidance on cost accounting standards, funding determinations, purchasing requirements, contract modifications, agreements with external partners, material requests, and invoice approvals. This role reports to the Business Manager of the hiring organization.

This position(s) is onsite and may be based at either of the two sites below.

• Idaho Falls offices on a 9x80 schedule (every other Friday off), or
• INL desert site facilities on a 4x10 schedule (every Friday off)

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborates with managers on the development and review of plans, estimates, costs, contracts, schedules, and resources.
• Utilizing lab Business Systems (e.g., P6, BDSIS, COBRA, etc.), develops and implements tools to perform analysis, evaluation, tracking and reporting of cost, schedule (if needed), budget performance, and funds management for assigned work and facilitate timely resolution of discrepancies. Provides recommendations for necessary adjustments to decision makers based on detailed analysis and projections.
• Develops earned value and/or budget baselines, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), INL work authorization documents (IWAD), performance measurement and analyses, spend forecasts, performance forecasts, estimates to complete, estimates at complete, cost control, proposals, and earned value performance measurements (when required).
• Works with stakeholders (e.g., engineering, procurement, agreements, construction, business management, etc.) to ensure they understand their financial performance against planned baselines. Inform customers regarding spending trends and funding levels to aid them in making business decisions.
• Provide critical inputs in the development of laboratory overhead rates (e.g., business volume forecasts, budget model development, service centers, etc.).
• Provide support (requested financial data) during audits and corrective action planning for internal and external audits, and cost management reviews.
• Guides Technical Point of Contacts with the calculation of timely accruals on contract work as well as management of outstanding commitments.
• Responsible for financial health of respective areas they oversee, including prudent cost management
• Solves complex financial problems.

Minimum Requirements:

Level 1: Bachelor's Degree with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Mathematics or related degree.

Level 2: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR a Master's Degree with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Mathematics or related degree.


Job Information:

The pay range for this position is: Level 1-410 ($47,424-$92,568) and Level 2-420 ($57,444-$112,068).

At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

• At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard and type, reach with hands and arms, and operate job related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Us

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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