<p></p><p>Argonne National Laboratory seeks applications from talented and highly-motivated individuals to join a team of finance professionals focused on providing budget proposals, financial analysis, planning, and forecasting support for organizations in the AET directorate.</p><p></p><p>In this role you will provide support for proposal submissions, and budget preparations, financial analysis, and coordinate activities across both direct and indirect organization as needed. You will also:</p><ul><li>Prepare financial reports and interpret cost data to provide insights to research personnel and sponsors.</li><li>Monitor project spending, analyze variances, address funding challenges, and resolve financial discrepancies.</li><li>Oversee funds control for purchases, subcontracts, service contracts, travel, material orders, effort charges, and other expenditures.</li><li>Develop cost estimates and financial documentation for proposal submissions, and agreements under guidance.</li><li>Support the development and maintenance of budget information, financial data, and provide financial assistance to division staff.</li><li>Recommend actionable plans and decisions based on detailed financial analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders such as accounting, budget office, the Sponsored Research Office, procurement, HR, and others.</li><li>Enhance efficiency by recommending and implementing automated financial tools and coordinating information needs.</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Position Requirements</b></p><p></p><p>Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:</p><ul><li>PA2: Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience, or a completed Master’s degree and 0+ years of experience, or equivalent.</li><li>To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.</li><li>Knowledge in project costing, estimation principles, and related procedures.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, track projects, and recognize and analyze anomalies with minimal supervision.</li><li>Proficiency in managing and querying databases using Excel to analyze and present financial data</li><li>Adaptability to new procedures and technologies, with a focus on process improvement.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills for building effective working relationships with staff at all levels, both within and outside the organization.</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information effectively.</li><li>Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, and requirements, offering guidance as needed.</li><li>Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, modeling, and understanding financial processes to identify and implement improvements.</li><li>Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.</li></ul><p></p><p>Preferred Skills, Experience and Qualifications:</p><ul></ul><ul><li>Prior experience with government funded projects.</li><li>Experience with government sponsored research/grant proposal reviews.</li><li>In-depth understanding of direct and indirect cost allocation, full cost recovery budgeting, and financial procedures.</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Family</b></p>Professional Administrative (PA)<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Profile</b></p>Financial Analysis 2<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $60,750.00 - $94,770.00.<h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;">Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  </p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs 3,400 employees, including 1,400 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne's annual operating budget of around $1 billion supports upwards of 200 research projects. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations. Argonne's mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. We actively seek opportunities to work with industry to transfer our technologies to the marketplace through licensing, joint research and many other collaborative relationships. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. We are located on 1,500 acres (6.9 sq. km) in southwest DuPage County, Illinois 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Chicago. The site is completely encircled by the beautiful Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.</p>

Financial Analyst

<p></p><p>Argonne National Laboratory seeks applications from talented and highly-motivated individuals to join a team of finance professionals focused on providing budget proposals, financial analysis, planning, and forecasting support for organizations in the AET directorate.</p><p></p><p>In this role you will provide support for proposal submissions, and budget preparations, financial analysis, and coordinate activities across both direct and indirect organization as needed. You will also:</p><ul><li>Prepare financial reports and interpret cost data to provide insights to research personnel and sponsors.</li><li>Monitor project spending, analyze variances, address funding challenges, and resolve financial discrepancies.</li><li>Oversee funds control for purchases, subcontracts, service contracts, travel, material orders, effort charges, and other expenditures.</li><li>Develop cost estimates and financial documentation for proposal submissions, and agreements under guidance.</li><li>Support the development and maintenance of budget information, financial data, and provide financial assistance to division staff.</li><li>Recommend actionable plans and decisions based on detailed financial analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders such as accounting, budget office, the Sponsored Research Office, procurement, HR, and others.</li><li>Enhance efficiency by recommending and implementing automated financial tools and coordinating information needs.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Position Requirements</b></p><p></p><p>Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:</p><ul><li>PA2: Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience, or a completed Master’s degree and 0+ years of experience, or equivalent.</li><li>To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.</li><li>Knowledge in project costing, estimation principles, and related procedures.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, track projects, and recognize and analyze anomalies with minimal supervision.</li><li>Proficiency in managing and querying databases using Excel to analyze and present financial data</li><li>Adaptability to new procedures and technologies, with a focus on process improvement.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills for building effective working relationships with staff at all levels, both within and outside the organization.</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information effectively.</li><li>Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, and requirements, offering guidance as needed.</li><li>Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, modeling, and understanding financial processes to identify and implement improvements.</li><li>Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.</li></ul><p></p><p>Preferred Skills, Experience and Qualifications:</p><ul></ul><ul><li>Prior experience with government funded projects.</li><li>Experience with government sponsored research/grant proposal reviews.</li><li>In-depth understanding of direct and indirect cost allocation, full cost recovery budgeting, and financial procedures.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Family</b></p>Professional Administrative (PA)<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Profile</b></p>Financial Analysis 2<p></p><p></p><p><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p></p><p></p><p><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p></p><p></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $60,750.00 - $94,770.00.<h3></h3><p></p><p><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p></p><p>Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. &nbsp;</p><p></p><p>All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. &nbsp;Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. &nbsp;Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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