Principal Financial Analyst
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted December 17, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Carnegie Mellon University excels in creating problem solvers and innovators, ready to make an impact from day one.
Job Description
As a Principal Financial Analyst at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), you will play a critical role in managing and guiding financial activities that support the Institute’s mission as a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or forecasting — ideally within a research, nonprofit, higher education, or FFRDC environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with direct supervision or mentorship of financial staff.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, etc.).
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
- Tuition benefits
- Ample paid time off and observed holidays
- Life and accidental death and disability insurance
- Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
- Fitness center access
- Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
