Program Finance Manager

The Financial Reporting Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking a Financial Manager to provide budget management and fiscal controls at ARL. This position will serve as the Program Finance Manager (PFM) for one of the major technical offices within ARL.

ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

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

You will :

Verify 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 will be filled at the Manager level. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree or higher and 8+ years relevant experience (including 3+ years of supervisory experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required skills / experience areas include :

Experience in Microsoft excel

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 :

Proficient knowledge and experience in government contracting or DOD industry

Successful completion of the PSU ACES course

Basic knowledge of word, powerpoint, outlook and a financial system such as SAP.

Pricing tool Propricer

Strong interpersonal skills

Your working location is fully on-site, located in 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.

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 :

$86,300.00 - $129,500.00