Financial Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Verify that financial controls are maintained to assure that financial and budgetary information is in compliance with accounting/budgetary concepts and University policy and procedure

• Assure approval paths, roles and authorizations are established based on appropriate access and controls

• Manage the budgets for all funds, including sponsored research, overhead and fee, and assist in the budget development process

• Approve or oversee approval of all financial documents and transactions, expenditures
  (including purchasing card and travel) and budget and assure compliance with PSU/ARL
  policy and procedure as well as specific federal regulations

• Provide and/or coordinate advice on budget management, financial controls, and
  policy/procedure, and provide training to staff as required

• Prepare reports, including analysis of historical and current trends and forecasting of funding profile, base estimates, overhead spending and service centers

• Prepare and oversee the portfolio of sponsored research funding for assigned area including completion of Estimate to Complete (ETC) budgets

• This position may also supervise and manager employees.

This position will be filled at the Advanced Professional level. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher; 3+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Extensive knowledge of ARL Penn State financial and budgeting policies, procedures, and systems such as the Other Direct Cost (ODC) workbook; K2 application for the ePIF, OCI, and ePIAF; SIMBA including Project Builder for creating WBSEs; ProPricer budgeting software and reporting and Management Console reporting

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Previous success with collaborations in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture

• Past success managing multiple projects, initiatives, and tasks with strict deadlines

• Strong problem solving, analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

• Ability to adapt and change in a fast paced environment

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• 5 years of experience supporting the financial management of awarded programs for the Navy, DoD, IC and other Government and industry Sponsors

• Proficient knowledge and experience in government contracting or DOD industry

• Successful completion of the PSU ACES course

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Your working location will be hybrid on-site/work from home, located in State College, PA. Occasional travel may be required to other ARL locations outside of State College, PA.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belongingthat supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages theeducational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of thecommunity thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and anessential element of the university's teaching, research, and servicemission.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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