Division Senior Finance & Business Operations Manager

Overview

This role is responsible for leading financial operations for the Health Mission & Analytics (HM&A) division within the Health Mission Systems (HMS) Business Area.

This highly visible leadership position supports a growing portfolio of complex federal healthcare programs serving the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The selected candidate will serve as a strategic partner to program and divisional leadership, driving financial performance, supporting business growth, and leading a team of finance professionals.

Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor and strategic business partner to program and division leadership, providing insights that influence business decisions and financial outcomes.
• Take ownership of portfolio financial performance, including revenue, profitability, cash flow, working capital, and long-term financial objectives.
• Proactively identify emerging risks, challenge assumptions, evaluate opportunities, and recommend strategies to improve business performance.
• Partner across program management, contracts, business development, and functional organizations to align financial and operational strategies.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Execution

• Lead annual operating plans, long-range financial forecasts, and quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, emphasizing forecast accuracy, analytical rigor, and accountability.
• Develop and challenge financial forecasts by evaluating underlying business assumptions, cost drivers, program execution trends, and financial risks and opportunities.
• Provide financial oversight of complex government contracts, including baseline development, subcontractor cost management, funding requirements, and financial performance analysis.
• Translate financial data into forward-looking insights and actionable recommendations for program and executive leadership.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting to internal leadership and Government customers in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, forecasting methodologies, and analytical capabilities.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, establishing a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear expectations, effectively prioritize resources, and empower team members to take ownership of their responsibilities.
• Develop the team’s analytical and business partnering capabilities, encouraging critical thinking, initiative, and proactive problem-solving.
• Foster an environment that values innovation, professional development, and operational excellence.

Business Growth & Strategic Support

• Provide financial leadership for competitive and sole-source proposals, including pricing strategy, financial modeling, business case development, and risk assessment.
• Partner with business development, pricing, and program leadership to evaluate opportunities and develop financially sound, competitive solutions.
• Support executive gate reviews and strategic business decisions through comprehensive financial analysis and clear recommendations.
• Assess the financial implications of new business opportunities, contract modifications, and evolving program requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience, including progressive financial management responsibilities.
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, as required by the contract.
• Demonstrated success supporting or leading financial operations for large, complex federal government contracts or portfolios.
• Strong understanding of government contracting financial management across multiple contract types, including FFP, FPI, FPLOE, T&M, CPIF/CPAF, CPFF, and hybrid contracts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using Power BI, SharePoint, and other financial reporting and analytical tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing business requirements, and consistently deliver high-quality results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Veterans Affairs (VA), or other large federal healthcare programs.
• Experience supporting competitive proposals, pricing strategy, and business case development.
• Knowledge of FAR, CAS, and applicable government contract financial management requirements.
• Experience leveraging automation, advanced analytics, or AI-enabled tools to improve financial processes and decision-making.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $116,350.00 - $210,325.00
• Pay range is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
• Benefits include Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.

Location

Remote