Financial Analyst

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a driven and experienced Financial Analyst to support a federal government program and contribute to the financial operations of the organization. This role involves developing long-range financial models, tracking program and corporate expenditures, and ensuring accurate invoicing and budget reporting across all program activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance 5-year financial models at the project level, incorporating program assumptions, funding profiles, and long-term forecasting scenarios
• Perform monthly burn-rate analysis and financial forecasting across contract and corporate portfolios, identifying trends, risks, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization
• Manage invoicing activities and budget reporting for assigned contract tasks and corporate initiatives, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission in alignment with contractual and internal requirements
• Track, analyze, and report on expenditures across multiple contract funding lines, task areas, and corporate cost centers
• Support program and corporate budget planning, re-forecasting, and variance analysis in collaboration with program leadership, finance, and executive teams
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and executive-level summaries for government stakeholders and internal leadership
• Ensure compliance with federal financial regulations, procurement guidelines, contract reporting standards, and corporate financial policies
• Collaborate with program management, contracting officers, technical teams, and corporate finance to align financial data with program execution and business objectives
• Support audits, internal reviews, and external reporting requirements for contract performance and corporate financial oversight
• Identify financial risks across program and corporate activities and recommend mitigation strategies to improve budget performance and resource utilization

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or program financial management
• Experience working in federal government contracting environments or large-scale public sector programs
• Strong experience building and maintaining multi-year financial models
• Demonstrated experience performing burn-rate analysis, cost tracking, and financial forecasting
• Experience managing invoicing, billing, and financial reporting for government contracts, including task-based reporting structures
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools; experience with financial systems (e.g., ERP systems) preferred
• Strong understanding of federal budgeting, cost allocation, and contract financial compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail with strong data accuracy and validation skills
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated government contracting environment
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required
• Must reside in the Continental US
• Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting CMS, healthcare, or other regulated federal programs
• Familiarity with government contracting structures (e.g., T&M, FFP, cost-reimbursement contracts)
• Experience with financial reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and contract financial compliance standards
• CPA, CFA, or similar financial certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 - $120,000, dependent on experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs
• Competitive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and other paid leave as required by law

Location

This is a remote-first position based out of Washington, DC. Candidates must reside within the Continental United States.