Financial Analyst (healthcare programs)

Overview

This role supports financial operations for the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. Responsibilities include claims payment processing, forecasting, reconciliation, and reporting aligned with program policies and applicable federal requirements.

The WTC Health Program is a limited federal health care program administered by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Program provides no-cost medical monitoring and treatment for certified WTC-related health conditions to those directly affected by the September 11th attacks in New York, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Support healthcare financial operations under the WTC Health Program, including forecasting, payment processing, reconciliation, and reporting in alignment with CDC/CMS guidelines.
• Forecast and monitor medical and pharmacy spending; identify key cost drivers such as high-dollar claims, provider billing patterns, and utilization trends.
• Review medical and pharmacy payments to understand underlying claims, provider, and beneficiary data; collaborate with functional teams.
• Reconcile medical claims and payments across financial systems, including adjustments/reversals and runout; investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain audit trails.
• Create routine and ad hoc financial reporting and dashboards for internal and external customers, highlighting healthcare costs by fiscal appropriation, spend types, clinics, and other standard metrics.
• Produce budgetary forecasts and spend plans to support Program funding management using statistical modeling and forecasting techniques.
• Partner with operations teams to reconcile financial data, strengthen financial controls and documentation, and ensure financial activities align with program policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 2+ years of related experience (per job qualifications).
• Strong knowledge of cost management fundamentals, forecasting methods, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Ability to build and maintain detailed financial models and reporting tools in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, scenario analysis).
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate financial findings to non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate financial information into clear actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail and organization; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting CDC, CMS, or other federal health programs and/or government contracting environments.
• Knowledge of the World Trade Center Health Program or similar public health, benefits, or claims-driven programs.
• Experience supporting financial management during contractor transitions, system implementations, or large operational transformations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Likely salary range: $64,230 - $85,100. Salary is set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements, and could fall outside this range.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Paid vacation and holidays, plus paid time off plans (vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave). Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, plus 10 paid holidays per year; paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on date of hire.
• Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
• Additional benefits include disability and life insurance options and other coverage offerings.
• Total rewards include medical (some with HSAs), dental, vision, and 401(k) options (pre- and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits).

Location & Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Travel required: Less than 10%.
• Telecommuting options: Remote.
• Work location: Any Location / Remote.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, completion of an identity verification process using advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence is required. Virtual interviews may be recorded for identity verification purposes, and the employer may take a picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer; Individuals with Disabilities; Protected Veterans.