Lead financial strategy and analytics for government contracts, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and operational performance improvement. Build relationships across functions to support mission-driven initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Lead recurring forecasts, EAC updates, and financial planning activities across a portfolio of government contracts
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership
- Drive annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes, including templates, reporting, and executive-ready summaries
- Partner closely with project managers and division leadership to improve funding utilization, margin performance, and project financial discipline
- Oversee pricing support through management of a pricing-focused Financial Analyst
- Review pricing models, assumptions, and cost volumes for proposals and contract modifications
- Apply government contracting expertise related to indirect rates, allowability, funded ceilings, and contract compliance
- Support compliant and competitive pricing strategies across contract types including cost-reimbursable, T&M, and fixed-price contracts Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Utilize Deltek Costpoint (Planning module preferred) to maintain accurate plans, reconcile actuals, and improve reporting integrity
- Develop and maintain audit-ready financial models, standardized templates, and forecasting tools
- Identify opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements, and process optimization
- Explore innovative uses of AI within FP&A to improve forecasting accuracy, pricing strategy, and margin optimization Team Leadership
- Coach and develop a Financial Analyst, ensuring quality, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and analytical excellence
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Government Contract & Pricing Support
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of progressive experience in government contract finance, pricing, and project financial management
- Strong expertise in forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and executive financial reporting
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex financial modeling, pivots, scenario analysis, and data manipulation
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint required; Planning module experience a plus
- Working knowledge of government contracting principles including indirect rates, allowability, and contract funding structures
Even Better if You Bring
- Experience supporting healthcare-focused government contracts (CMS, HHS, CDC, NIH, HRSA, Medicaid, public health, etc.)
- Knowledge of FAR Part 31 and/or 2 CFR 200
- Experience supporting audits, negotiations, or proposal pricing activities
- Familiarity with Power BI or similar analytics tools
- Prior people leadership experience
- CPA, CMA, or Master’s degree
What Makes You Successful
- Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and quality control
- Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels
- Clear, concise communication and executive storytelling with data
- Process-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
- Sound judgment and adaptability in complex or ambiguous environments
Why Altarum
At Altarum, your work contributes directly to improving health systems and advancing equity in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where financial strategy supports meaningful social impact.
If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where your expertise can influence both organizational performance and public good, we encourage you to apply.
Where You'll Work
- Remote with occasional in-person collaboration days
- If you’re near one of our offices (Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI), you’ll join us in person one day every other month (6 times per year) for a fun, purpose-driven Collaboration Day. These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming!
- Non-local employees will join these days virtually and may be asked to join us occasionally in-person.
Work Eligibility & Requirements
- Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
- All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract.
- Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager.
- Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work.
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