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Position Title:Budget and Finance Specialist I or II - Ames National Laboratory

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, data validation, and analysis using pivot tables and complex formulas.

Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or financial management systems (e.g., Costpoint, Workday, Oracle, SAP).

Experience with financial management responsibility or experience advising others with financial management responsibility

Experience in fund accounting/governmental accounting (includes concepts such as FAR, DEAR, FAS, CAS and DOE orders 130.1, 135.1 and 534.1).

Job Description:

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live (https://www.ameslab.gov/careers-and-internships/life-ames) ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

Ames Laboratory is currently seeking candidates for a Budget and Finance Specialist I or II. Ames Laboratory (AL) is a Department of Energy (DOE) funded national laboratory operated through a contractual agreement with Iowa State University (ISU).

Under general supervision, the Budget and Finance Specialist will assist in budget preparation and cost monitoring of several Ames Laboratory entities; provide reporting and data collection support to Budget Officer; and practice and promote adherence to DOE Environmental, Safety, and Health guidelines.

In addition to the aforementioned, the Budget and Finance Specialist II would also be responsible for budgetary control of Ames Laboratory projects/programs of approximately $10M, providing general support to the Budget Officer regarding various projects, preparing complex budget reports, and practicing and promoting adherence to Environmental, Safety, and Health guidelines.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional problem-solving skills, strong organizational and analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and sound attention to detail. It is essential for the candidate to readily assume responsibility, use independent judgment, take initiative, and coordinate a variety of activities. The candidate will also demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to use formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis tools to generate and produce complex budgeting and financial reports. A strong working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Outlook) and enterprise financial systems is also required. The candidate will interact with a diverse constituency of individuals and must be able to communicate complex financial information clearly and accurately.

Budget and Finance Specialist I Required qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree

Budget and Finance Specialist II Required qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS808

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) List of Professional ReferencesIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date: October 29, 2025

Posting Close Date:November 4, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R18043

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.