What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst II/III - Bioenergy position at The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)?
Posting Title
Financial Analyst II / III - Bioenergy
Location
CO - Golden
Position Type
Regular
Hours Per Week
Working at NREL
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Job Description
The chosen candidate will provide financial management support to the Chief Financial Officer and Center Directors, program managers, project managers, and other NREL staff. They will also work within a
dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) organization closely collaborating with other financial analysts and managers in other groups to solve complex financial planning, programming, budgeting, and
execution tasks, as well as improve institutional processes. 95% of this position can be remote; however, there will be some onsite requirements.
Job Duties include the following :
Budget Formulation and Planning :
- Support the annual NREL financial planning process by assisting NREL program, project and center leaders with the formulation of financial estimates.
- Provide support to Center / Office Directors to formulate overhead requirements and affordability.
- Assist with the development of cost plans for Department of Energy programs, Strategic Partnership Projects (non-DOE), and other cooperative efforts.
- Review and approve new business proposals and prepare the corresponding cash flow analysis for DOE Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) and Strategic Partnership Projects.
- Monitor and evaluate reasonableness and accuracy of financial plans and coordinate needed updates.
- Identify risks, issues and needed actions to leaders.
- Support & communicate indirect planning and analysis to shareholders.
Funds Allocations and Analysis :
Project / Budget Execution :
Finance Policies and Procedures :
Financial Administration :
Basic Qualifications
Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education / experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education / experience. Or, relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education / experience. Or, relevant JD or equivalent relevant education / experience. Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Strong leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.
Additional Required Qualifications
Professional Level II :
Professional Level III :
Preferred Qualifications
Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile : Professional III / Annual Salary Range : $73,200 - $120,800
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Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short
Badging Requirement
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Drug Free Workplace
NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Submission Guidelines
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Salary : $73,200 - $120,800
