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 liaisonbetween the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (M&O) and Business Management to ensure compliance in all financial matters by providing lab level financial analysis, to ensure and maintain integrity of costing structures, and monitor lab-wide unallowable expenditures. This position will also serve as a mentor to other financial analysts by providing guidance on cost accounting standards, laboratory burdening structures, and overall financial analysis. This role reports to the Director of FPA M&O.


This position 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:

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of laboratory level indirect rates and forecasts.
• Provide data for laboratory level and senior management data requests. Perform ad-hoc analysis for management, staff, and DOE.
• Perform impact analysis on internal and external customers of potential cost model changes.
• Mentor staff on burden applicability, charging practices, cost models, etc.
• Prepare laboratory level financial reports, Leadership and Management Team presentations.
• Forecast out-year funding, carryover projections, FTE projections, indirect cost affordability, etc.
• Maintain burden schedules.
• Unallowable budget reporting.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience with a Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting or related field.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience with a Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting or related field.
• This position may require a Department of Energy "L or Q" clearance depending on work location, which requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain such clearance.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3- Salary Grade 430 ($66,504- $136,356)/ Level 4-Salary Grade 440 ($79,344 - $162,732).
• 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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