
Project Analyst (Principal) Naval Nuclear Laboratory
- $95,700–$149,600 Per Year
| Location | Charleston, SC (Remote) |
| Industry | Government and Military |
| Salary | $95,700–$149,600 Per Year |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1946 |
| Website | https://navalnuclearlab.energy.gov/ |
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!
Join the team that powers the Navy’s future.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to drive high?impact financial planning and execution at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston. If you thrive in a fast?paced environment, enjoy turning complex data into smart financial decisions, and want your work to directly support mission?critical operations, this role is for you.
As a Financial Analyst, you’ll become a key contributor in building budgets, forecasting financial performance, and strengthening long?range financial planning for the NPTU Charleston site. You’ll analyze trends, develop meaningful insights, support decision making, and help ensure resources are aligned to support both current operations and future mission needs. Your work will support strategic planning, disciplined execution, and financial transparency across a diverse team of engineers, project managers, and program stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
• Build, maintain, and optimize site?level budgets and forecasts
• Track financial performance and highlight opportunities for improvement
• Support cost analysis, variance evaluation, and trend reporting
• Drive clear and timely communication across technical, financial, and program teams
• Contribute to long?range planning and financial strategy development
• Evaluate resource needs and support disciplined budget execution
• Collaborate across the Site Program Office to advance strategic initiatives and strengthen financial stewardship
This position is not fully remote and requires regular on?site presence at NPTU Charleston. Limited telework opportunities are available, consistent with program needs.
• Experience with Hyperion Planning and Business Intelligence/Business Analytics
• Strong analytical capability and advanced Excel proficiency
• Background in project financials, budgeting, or cost analysis
• Familiarity with MS SharePoint
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Experience using BI/BA tools to turn data into decisions
• Continuous improvement or project management experience (training available)
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
The Naval Nuclear Lab consists of personnel at the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, Naval Reactors, and NTPU Charleston Facility and has been supporting the Nation since 1946.
With nearly 8,000 employees in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho, and a presence at many shipyards & vendor locations globally, we develop advanced technology for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Ensuring the safety and reliability of naval nuclear reactors, we also train Sailors who operate reactors in submarines and aircraft carrier fleets.
