Senior Program Finance Lead

Analytica is seeking aSenior ProgramFinanceLeadto lead financial planning forecasting reporting pricing support and resource management activities across a portfolio of federal government programs. This role partners closely with Program Managers Finance Contracts and company leadership to ensure programsremainfinancially healthy operationally efficient and positioned for successful delivery.

The ideal candidate brings strong government contracting experience and a demonstrated ability to manage complex program finances subcontractor relationships and resource planning while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership. This role also supports proposal pricing activities and offers opportunities to contribute to PMO and program quality initiatives as the organization continues to grow.

This is a hybrid-remote position reporting to the Director of Finance and Accounting. While the preferred schedule is one day per week in our Bethesda Maryland office we offer flexibility based on business needs with a minimum expectation of one in-office day per quarter.

Analytica has been recognized byInc. Magazineas one of the fastest-growing 250 businesses in the US for 3 years. We work with U.S. government clients in health civilian and national security missions to build better technology products thatimpactour day-to-day lives. The company offers competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses employer-paid health care training and development funds and 401kmatch.

Responsibilities

• Leadfinancial management project controlssubcontractorPOmanagementandlaborresourceplanning whileserving as a trusted advisor to Program Managers and leadership tooptimizeprogram financial performance.

• Build andmaintaineffective working relationships with subcontractors customers and teaming partners to support program execution and financial performance.

• Conduct complex financial analyses including variance analysis risk analysis profitability analysis forecasting scenario modeling and resource planning to support program and leadership decision-making.

• Support pricing activitiestowards business developmentincluding BOEROMand narrative creation for proposals.

• Support the monthly business rhythms of both the program and finance organizations including forecasting reporting and operational reviews.

• Review projectsetupsfor various contract types (Cost-Plus T&M FFP) including billing and revenue terms and ensure project setups and modifications are accurately enteredintothe ERP systemin accordance withinternal policies and procedures.

• Maintain project information in the ERP system including project labor categories staffing assignments ODC planning and funding modifications.

• Support the development of the companys annual operating plan budgets and financial forecasts.

• Identify financial contractual and operational risks and develop recommendations and mitigation strategies.

• Support the development and maturation of project controls resource management and PMO processes tools and best practices.

• Recommend and implement process improvements including automation AI-enabled reporting and analytical solutions that improve efficiency and decision-making.

• May provide mentorship training or supervisory oversight of project controls or PMO support staff asneeded.
  

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive experience in project controls program financeresource managementpricing government contracting or a relatedfinancial managementenvironment.

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business Administration or a related discipline or equivalent experience in a related field.

• Experience supporting federal government contracts and working knowledge of government contract financial practicesincluding strong knowledge of Cost-Plus T&M and Fixed-Price contracttypes.

• Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills including formulas Pivot Tables lookups and financial modeling.

• Experience with financial modeling including funding analyses cost and revenue projections revenue recognition and ability to develop financial forecasts using bottom-up analysis and historical trends.

• Ability toidentify research discuss and resolve financial and administrative issues independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance customer service with sound financial controls.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with leadershipprogrammanagers subcontractors and external partners.

• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving ability to exercise sound judgment andoperateeffectively with minimal supervision.

• Experience supporting large(50 FTE) complex federal government programs.

Additional Desired Experience and Skills

• Experience with proposal pricing for federal government contracts including ROMs BOEs staffing models and pricing narratives.

• Experience reading and interpreting contracts and ensuring compliance with customer requirements DCAA FAR and GAAP.

• ExperienceleveragingAI and automation tools to improve financial reporting analysis forecasting and operational efficiency.

• Experience with Unanet.

• PMP PMI-PMOCCMA CFCM CCCM CPCMCMMI ISOor related certifications are a plus.