Financial Analyst

Overview

The organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the financial operations of the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. This role manages payment processing, forecasting, reporting, and reconciliation to ensure alignment with program policies and federal requirements. The position works closely with healthcare operations teams to monitor expenditures, analyze financial data, and produce reports highlighting trends and variances.

This role supports the WTC Health Program, a federal initiative administered by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), providing no-cost medical monitoring and treatment for individuals affected by the September 11th attacks.

Work arrangement includes remote flexibility with less than 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations including payment processing, forecasting, reconciliation, and reporting for healthcare services under the WTC Health Program.
• Forecast and monitor medical and pharmacy expenditures, identifying key cost drivers such as high-dollar claims and provider billing trends.
• Review medical and pharmacy payments to analyze claims, provider, and beneficiary data in collaboration with functional teams.
• Reconcile medical claims and payments across financial systems; investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain audit trails.
• Create routine and ad hoc financial reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting healthcare costs by fiscal appropriation, spend types, clinics, and other metrics.
• Develop budgetary forecasts and spend plans using statistical modeling and forecasting techniques to inform program funding management.
• Partner with operations teams to ensure financial activities comply with program policies and applicable federal regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or program financial management, preferably within healthcare or related operations.
• Strong understanding of cost management, forecasting methodologies, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and scenario analysis to develop financial models and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate financial insights to non-financial audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal health programs such as CDC or CMS.
• Knowledge of the WTC Health Program or similar public health initiatives.
• Experience managing financial transitions during contractor changes or system implementations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-flex work week to support work-life balance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages including medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Internal mobility programs to support career growth and development.
• Opportunities for professional growth including paid education and certifications.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
• Paid vacation, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours of paid leave within a rolling 12-month period.
• Disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, and travel insurance options.

Location

Remote work with less than 10% travel.