Senior FP&A Manager

What You'll Do

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• 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

Government Contract & Pricing Support

• 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

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.

$124,040 - $149,703.75 a year

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.