Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to help us manage the financial operations of the Space Sectors diverse portfolio of projects. You 'll be joining a hardworking team of business professionals that strive to provide timely, reliable and valuable business operations support and expertise. As a team member, you will collaborate with internal and external customers to play an active role in the overall financial success and operational efficiency.

As an Assistant Cost Manager, your primary responsibility will include handling the day-to-day financial management of the following activities:

Work with technical facilities group to forecast and track costs relating to building and infrastructure projects as well as software and IT assets. Serve as Sector capital representative. Assist with schedule tracking for internal construction projects. Coordinate technical facility overhead planning for facilities and IT assets. Serve as Sector Software Coordinator. Familiarity with IT and Software Asset /Lifecycle Management (SAM/SWLM). Negotiate and procure Software Licensing Agreements (SLA) and related contracts.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Bachelor 's degree in a Business area (e.g. Business Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance) with 3+ years of relevant experience such as Financial planning and tracking, software coordination, schedule creation/tracking for small projects, as well as any kind of planning and coordination for facility and IT projects.

• Have the proven ability to be a self-starter with a high level of initiative and ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Are highly skilled in Microsoft Excel.

• Have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship
  
• Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date. 

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Use of IBM TRIRIGA, Electronic Business Services System (EBSS), Data Warehouse (DW), Oracle PeopleSoft, Property, PEER and Equipment Management System (PEMS), ServiceNow (SNOW). Familiarity with P-Cards, Budget Change Requests (BCRs), Post Expenditure Cost Transfers (PEAs), Plant Facility Work Requests (PFWRs), Service Requests (SRs).
• Institutional knowledge of financial, facilities, personnel, and property management policies, processes, and procedures. 
• Self-starter with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills including delivery of customer-focused services within a highly-educated, fast-paced, multi-tasking technical environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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