The Business Services Directorate (BSD) provides high-quality business services to support the Lab's research initiatives by participating in cross-functional teams with a focus on risk mitigation and cost management, which is a critical component to the Lab's success. Led by the Chief Financial Officer, Brookhaven’s Business Services Directorate includes the Budget Office, Fiscal Services Division, Procurement & Property Management Division, Chief Financial Office, and the Business Operations Offices. The Directorate manages a broad range of financial activities, including the planning and implementation of the Lab’s fiscal matters and its approximately $700 million annual budget.
The Business Operations Office for Nuclear & Particle Physics Directorate (NPP) has an opening for an Associate Business Specialist position within the Collider-Accelerator Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide financial support, monitoring, and oversight for indirect projects.
Prepare and monitor budgets, expenses, and commitments for assigned programs.
Prepare current year cost plans including detailed labor plans for assigned projects.
Generate monthly reports for distribution or website publication.
Prepare cost estimates in support of both internally and externally funded proposals.
Provide financial support for other funded programs within the Directorate as needed.
Cross-train to serve as a backup as needed for assigned programs.
Participate in the development of procedural improvements and problem resolution as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance/business or equivalent experience generally based on the basis of 2:1 (experience:college).
Two (2) years of related work experience.
Proficient skill level in Microsoft Office products with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel and experience managing and manipulating large databases.
Ability to review financial data and prepare meaningful financial reports.
Ability to work independently, establish own goals (with supervisory approval), and apply independent judgement, within policies and standards, to complete projects and administer processes.
Ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels.
Flexible team player who is able to interact with scientific and business staff to accomplish objectives and resolve issues.
Ability to prioritize and effectively deal with deadlines.
Ability to identify and resolve problems within own area of responsibility.
Ability to identify organizational resources and seek assistance when needed.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Must be self-motivated, resourceful, and organized, taking ownership of all assigned work.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Interest in science mission of the Laboratory.
Familiarity with PeopleSoft and the ability to generate queries and reports.
Familiarity with Workday.
Familiarity with Power BI.
Experience with the overall proposal process, including Call and budget requirements.
Knowledge of BNL policies, practices, and procedures.
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
Compensation:
Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $73,600 - $106,700 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education, and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
