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Financial Analyst (Mid/Senior)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Apr 2026
💰 $140,712/yr($114,900/yr$140,712/yr)

About the role

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. 

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

Job Description

We have an opening for a mid to senior career level Financial Analyst to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will independently perform budgetary analyses and resource management duties, provide advice on complex financial and business issues and have responsibility for direct and indirect budgets. This position is in the Budget/Operation's & Business/I&O division of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Organization.

You will

  • Independently develop and analyze complex financial workforce/operating plans and provide recommendations for review by management.
    •Gather and analyze diverse and complex information on funding, costing, and workforce issues;research variances to plans and allocations; implement corrective actions as appropriate and perform complex research and analysis.
    •Formulate and communicate decisions within scope of designated authority and provide financial and business process consultation and improvement expertise.
    •Perform self-assessments and represent the organization in financial audits.
    •Develop key institutional metrics, business indicators and other financial data and partner with appropriate analysts to ensure proper alignment to the Institutional Work Breakdown Structure.
    •Formulate draft policies, procedures and processes with organizational and institutional impact in response to DOE/NNSA/LLNS and other federal financial laws, orders, and guidelines, serving as a subject matter expert regarding the interpretation and application of financial standards,policies, and procedures.
    •Represent department and/or directorate on working groups/committees and lead key efforts/projects to develop unique solutions to complex problems.
    •Foster effective relationships with customers, colleagues, and programmatic and financial managers throughout the Laboratory, LLNS, NNSA, LFO and DOE Headquarters.
    •Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S.Citizenship.
    •Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of related experience, education, and training in the finance/accounting field.
    •Significant experience applying analytical skills to research, interpret, analyze, compile, and present financial data and information.
    •Demonstrated knowledge of and experience performing financial functions, including the use of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
    •Experience performing self-assessments and representing the organization in audits.
    •Significant experience and demonstrated advanced skills in the development and maintenance of financial databases and spreadsheets containing advanced functions including commercial and/or institutional financial tools.
    •Demonstrated complete knowledge and significant experience performing and directing financial findings, working with diverse funding sources including direct and indirect.

Pay Range

$114,900 - $140,712 Annually 

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we believe would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

#Li Hybrid

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

  • Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
  • Flexible Bene