Principal Resource Analyst

at  Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Office of the Chief Financial Officer Division has an opening for a Principal Resource Analyst to join the team.
Matrixed from the CFO Field Finance unit to an assigned area/division, operating within the Lab’s financial policies and procedures and working under consultative direction of an assigned supervisor/manager, independently provide complex, detailed and comprehensive program/project budget management, planning and analysis services. This includes providing financial support and moderately complex consultative advice to scientific investigators and their research programs/projects or operations managers covering parts of the assigned division’s annual funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), other direct sponsors, and/or the Laboratory’s Operations Division. Apply comprehensive knowledge of program/project/functional area, Federal Cost Accounting Standards, the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory (LBL), University of California (UC), DOE and other funding agencies’ policies and procedures in performing highly advanced budget planning and analysis, including broad-based forecasting, modeling, scenario management, and contingency and long range planning. Independently develop solutions to diverse, highly complex problems, where decisions and solutions have significant impact on major programs/projects. Provides technical leadership in the formulation and execution of Lab-wide or divisional financial objectives. This position may either be performed in an individual contributor or in a supervisor/work lead capacity.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Knowledge of DOE, UC, LBNL and SPP financial policies and procedures and reporting requirements.
• Deep knowledge of contract and grant proposal administration; reviewing & interpreting solicitations, proposal preparation, and understanding of research administration guidelines of federal and non-federal sponsors.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft financial applications.

• Oversee complex programs and financial activities from inception to completion, including budget formulation, execution, and analysis of funding, costs, commitments, and staffing levels. Use technical expertise to develop advanced funding forecasts and spend plans for PIs, Program Managers, and external sponsors, analyzing variances and revising forecasts as needed.
• Create detailed financial reports, models, and analyses to support division objectives. Resolve impactful issues related to cost allowability and compliance with funding contracts (DOE and others), applying GAAP and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Process and approve financial transactions, including fund commitments and personnel actions, ensuring proper documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including division management, to address complex issues and ensure financial stewardship. Prioritize assignments to meet organizational objectives, anticipating political and sensitive issues and facilitating strategic solutions.
• Advise stakeholders on budget policies, processes, and funding shortfalls, providing resolutions for complex financial events. Interpret and apply knowledge of sponsor policies, cost accounting standards, and federal regulations to ensure accurate fiscal management. Oversee proposal processes, developing multi-year budgets and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Forecast resource requirements and advise PIs on alternative budget scenarios. Develop fully costed budgets in required formats and ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional policies. Evaluate subcontractor proposals, develop justifications, and manage procurement processes.
• Support annual budget submissions and take on rotational assignments. Provide leadership and workload management for division resource analysts, offering career guidance and performance evaluations. Lead initiatives to improve financial management policies and review staff work for compliance with funding guidelines and institutional policies.
• Contribute to the development of financial strategies aligning with OCFO’s goals, ensuring the staff meets client needs while fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities.