Cost / Financial Analyst – Federal Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee project budgets, cost estimates, financial forecasts, and resource plans throughout the lifecycle of the program.

• Track program expenditures, burn rates, and labor utilization to ensure that projects stay within the approved budget limits.

• Create regular financial reports, executive dashboards, and performance metrics that support the leadership of the Program Management Office (PMO).

• Evaluate cost, schedule, and resource variances while providing recommendations for corrective measures.

• Assist in planning the Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS), financial reporting, and project forecasting activities.

• Collaborate with Project Managers and technical leads to enhance financial visibility, resource allocation, and program planning.

• Aid in earned value management (EVM) reporting and other financial management tasks for projects, as necessary.

• Ensure the maintenance of accurate financial records, documentation, and audit-ready reporting artifacts.

• Support monthly program reviews, executive briefings, and the financial reporting requirements of clients.

• Suggest process enhancements that improve financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, and overall program efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Three (3) years of experience in financial management, budgeting, cost analysis, or project controls for complex programs.

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

• Experience in project budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and executive reporting.

• Preferred experience in supporting VA, VHA, DHA, or other federal healthcare organizations, health IT, telehealth, or federal program management.

• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is desirable.

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a Level 3 Public Trust clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Paid time off

• Professional development opportunities