Cost / Financial Analyst – Federal Health
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Cost / Financial Analyst supporting a federal healthcare initiative. Delivering financial insights to improve healthcare technology for U.S. Veterans.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain project budgets, cost estimates, financial forecasts, and resource plans throughout the program lifecycle.
- Monitor program expenditures, burn rates, and labor utilization to ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
- Prepare recurring financial reports, executive dashboards, and performance metrics supporting Program Management Office (PMO) leadership.
- Analyze cost, schedule, and resource variances and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
- Support Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) planning, financial reporting, and project forecasting activities.
- Partner with Project Managers and technical leads to improve financial visibility, resource allocation, and program planning.
- Assist with earned value management (EVM) reporting and other project financial management activities, when applicable.
- Maintain accurate financial records, documentation, and audit-ready reporting artifacts.
- Support monthly program reviews, executive briefings, and customer financial reporting requirements.
- Recommend process improvements that strengthen financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, and overall program efficiency.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Three (3) years of experience supporting financial management, budgeting, cost analysis, or project controls for complex programs.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Experience supporting project budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and executive reporting.
- Experience supporting VA, VHA, DHA, or other Federal healthcare organizations, health IT, telehealth, or Federal program management is preferred.
- Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Level 3 Public Trust clearance.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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