Cost / Financial Analyst-Federal Health

Overview

A service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) is seeking a Cost / Financial Analyst to support a high-profile federal healthcare modernization initiative aimed at transforming healthcare technology delivery for the nation's Veterans. This role is part of the Program Management Office (PMO) and involves financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis to support decision-making across complex technology programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost estimates, financial forecasts, and resource plans throughout the program lifecycle.
• Monitor program expenditures, burn rates, and labor utilization to ensure projects stay within approved budgets.
• Prepare recurring financial reports, executive dashboards, and performance metrics for PMO leadership.
• Analyze cost, schedule, and resource variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) planning, financial reporting, and project forecasting.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and technical leads to improve financial visibility, resource allocation, and program planning.
• Assist with earned value management (EVM) reporting and other project financial management activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records, documentation, and audit-ready reporting artifacts.
• Support monthly program reviews, executive briefings, and customer financial reporting requirements.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, and overall program efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial management, budgeting, cost analysis, or project controls for complex programs.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience in project budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and executive reporting.
• Preferred experience supporting VA, VHA, DHA, or other Federal healthcare organizations, health IT, telehealth, or Federal program management.
• Preferred experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Level 3 Public Trust clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified in the job description.

Location

The position supports federal healthcare initiatives for Veterans; specific location details are not provided.

Additional Information

• The employer is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all employment practices.
• Candidates requiring accommodations during the application process due to disability are encouraged to request assistance.
• Applicants should be cautious of recruitment scams impersonating the employer; legitimate communications come only from official company email domains and authorized applicant tracking systems.