Job Location: Laurel, Maryland Department:
Space Department Facility:
JHU/APL Main Facility
Classification:
Assoc Prof Staff I/Assoc Prof Staff II
Group
SOM
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Admin Prof Level:
N Level 2 / Level 3
Introduction
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking a Project Administrator / Financial Manager.
Responsibilities
Provide a variety of financial and program support services to the Space Department in the management of current and future grants and programs.
Grant Support
Assist with the preparation of budgets for SD grant proposals including obtaining the necessary backup costing information and ensuring that all cost elements of each proposal are priced according to sponsor direction. Assist in submitting the grant proposal packages to NASA or NSF. Assist in cost management activities for SD grants. Assist SD coordinator with Risk assessments for all grants awarded.
Proposal Pricing
Assist the Program Managers in the interpretation of solicitation requirements and assist with the resource and procurement planning activities. Responsible for cost estimating and final cost proposal submission activities in the development of a proposal package. Work with Laboratory procurement organizations to obtain sufficient basis of estimate information to support material and subcontract cost estimates. Analyze and utilize cost history as applicable. Support government and commercial business activities as required.
Program Financial Management
Monitor, analyze and interact with Program Managers and customer Fiscal Representatives on financial status of programs. Use the internal Resource and Management Information System in conjunction with Excel, to provide analysis of actual and projected costs for programs. Provide ad-hoc reporting and support customer briefings as required. Prepare monthly financial reports as required per contracts.
Administrative and Contract Related Functions
Provide support for a variety of program administrative functions including, financial oral presentations, working with Contracts Administrators on contractual/funding issues and forecasts, preparing documentation in response to customer inquiries, and supporting general business issues. Capable of creating written documentation pertaining to administrative issues. Provide support to SOM Management during preparation for Laboratory program reviews.
Qualifications
Required:
BS/BA in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Minimum 3-5 years experience in the areas of financial management and analysis, cost management, cost estimating, and/or government contracting proposal preparation. Program control or project administration experience with NASA or DOD programs. Highly motivated self-starter, capable of independent operations and attention to detail. Excellent MS Excel proficiency.
Desired:
Knowledge of FAR, CAS and federal pricing practices. Experience with proposal preparation and financial reporting software. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.
Benefits
APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience.
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