Financial Systems Analyst 3

What You Will Do

The Controller Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) provides trusted financial services that support national security and the Laboratory's mission. We offer efficient, transparent financial solutions across areas such as accounting, compliance, payroll, benefits, institutional tax, retirement, travel, disbursements, financial reporting, corporate accounting, and business systems. Our specialized groups ensure operational excellence and financial accountability. Driven by integrity, innovation, and collaboration, we continuously strive for world-class financial operations that align with LANL's broader goals. Join us in shaping the future of financial management and supporting our scientific and security missions.

The Controller Division is looking to hire a highly motivated, dynamic, and customer-oriented Financial Systems Analyst 3 to join the Business Systems & Technology (CNTL-BST) Group. The chosen candidate will report to the CNTL-BST Group Leader and will be responsible for supporting and maintaining our critical business systems infrastructure. The candidate will also partner effectively with the IT Development team, while offering analytical and technical expertise in the development and support of the Laboratory's Oracle and other related applications.

Key Responsibilities:
  • System Management & Configuration: Ensure the effective operation of accounting and financial modules within Oracle ERP, configure and support related systems and issues, and maintain data integrity.
  • User Support & Training: Provide end-user training, offer system expertise, and address technical issues.
  • Testing & Upgrades: Support and execute unit, integration, and acceptance testing; facilitate upgrades while maintaining security protocols.
  • Collaboration & Consultation: Work closely with finance and technical teams to align system functionalities with business requirements.
  • Policy & Compliance: Support the implementation of financial policies and procedures, ensuring systematic compliance with DOE/NNSA and federal financial regulations.
  • Reporting & Metrics: Assist with the design and development of financial reports and operational metrics to support strategic decision-making.
  • Troubleshooting: Address and resolve production issues within established timelines.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Advanced knowledge of financial systems information technology theory, principles, techniques and software, and applying that knowledge to accounting and financial management as it relates to Oracle EBS applications and modules.
  • Advanced experience analyzing complex financial reporting problems, developing strategies and creative reporting solutions in accordance with financial and accounting compliance.
  • Demonstrated advanced experience in testing and supporting new releases, upgrades, and developing functional design solutions, and managing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, preferably Oracle Financials.
  • Advanced experience supporting specialized projects for innovative solutions to highly complex problems, along with recommending and implementing effective courses of action.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience researching, troubleshooting and resolving system problems and issues both independently and as a team member, gathering information, analyzing data, and summarizing results with a proven ability of providing actionable analysis for decision making.
  • Advanced expertise in accounting, financial concepts, and system integration.
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences, coupled with exceptional interpersonal, written communication and verbal skills to engage with customers, staff, senior management, and stakeholders.

Education/Experience Requirements: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field and 8 years of relevant experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with ERP implementation
  • Experience working with Standard Query Language (SQL)
  • Experience working with Agile project management concepts
  • Experience supporting web based HRMS Payroll System

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
  • PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Free basic life and disability insurance
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
  • Onsite gyms and wellness programs
  • Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.