The Financial Analyst (Federal Program) provides operational financial support across federal programs by developing financial plans, monitoring project performance, tracking burn rates, and supporting day-to-day financial operations. This role serves as the primary financial liaison to Project Managers and supports program execution through proactive financial monitoring, reporting, and operational coordination.
The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include:
- Develop project financial plans and maintain burn rate models.
- Monitor project performance against funding and budgets.
- Prepare routine financial reports and dashboards.
- Review and approve federal expense reports for compliance.
- Attend program meetings as financial liaison to Project Managers.
- Track subcontract compliance items such as Certificates of Insurance (COI).
- Assist with financial forecasting and variance analysis.
- Support proposal and ROM development activities.
- Maintain documentation supporting FAR compliance.
- Assist with audit preparation and financial record validation.
- Collaborate with Contracts, Accounting, and Project Management teams.
Qualifications:
- 3–6 years of experience in financial analysis or government program support.
- Experience working in a federal contracting environment strongly preferred.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Familiarity with and comfort using AI tools to support financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
- Familiarity with FAR Part 31 cost principles preferred.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government SECRET Security Clearance.