Lead FP&A Analyst

ABOUT NAVA

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.

POSITION SUMMARY

As Lead FP&A Analyst, you will play a critical role in owning and managing the corporate budgets, consolidation, and reporting for the company. You will work closely with the finance and accounting team, department VPs and directors, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, actionable insights, and the effective management of financial resources. You will serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) bridging finance operations and technology, ensuring the platform is fully tailored to the unique demands of government contracting—including compliance with FAR/DFARS cost principles, DCAA audit requirements, and indirect rate management.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Financial Systems - Workday Adaptive Planning (Adaptive) * Lead end-to-end implementation of Workday Adaptive Planning, including system design, configuration, UAT, data migration, and go-live support * Maintain integration workflows between Adaptive and ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar GovCon ERP) * Serve as primary system administrator: manage user roles, permissions, model maintenance, and platform upgrades * Build and publish dashboards, management reports, and board-level financial packages within Adaptive * Maintain documentation and build training materials for additional power users and end users Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the program finance team in forecasting and consolidating
• Support the annual budgeting process, and monthly reforecasting ranging from

revenue (T&M, FP, CPFF) to operating expense by department * Perform variance analysis (actuals vs. budget vs forecast) and deliver actionable insights to leadership and program managers * Support sales pipeline reconciliation and revenue recognition (ASC 606) modeling * Partner with the program finance team and the contracts to model contract modification, option year extension and any new award scenarios * Build and maintain KPI reporting Business Partnering & Reporting * Preparing executive presentation materials, assisting with company and project leadership briefings, and performing on ad-hoc reporting and analysis * Developing and providing monthly financial reports to department directors, VP, and company executives * Coordinating with practice leadership and stakeholders to ensure internal project execution is consistent with budget plans and coordinated with program sponsors as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS

* Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field or equivalent experience * 4+ years of finance and accounting experience, preferably with growing professional services companies * Workday Adaptive Planning (Adaptive Insights) — implementation or advanced administration experience * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced modeling, pivot tables, macros), Google Sheets, pricing software, and financial analysis tools * Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, in person, and via electronic mediums

• Ability to read and interpret policy, regulations, and directives
• Strong budgeting and reporting skills and a solid understanding of cash flow

management * Analytic and modeling skills and familiarity with income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows * Experience performing financial management and reviewing work products for correctness, quality, and completeness * Experience tracking, monitoring, reporting, standardizing, and overseeing project cost, schedule, and performance measures

• Excellent time management skills with keen attention to detail
• High level of personal integrity, ethics, motivation, and ability to foster

mutual respect and inclusion * Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing environment while maintaining alignment across organizational boundaries

DESIRED SKILLS

* 7+ years of finance and accounting, preferably with growing professional services companies with previous consulting experience

• Proficiency with GovCon ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or equivalent)
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning OfficeConnect reporting and

integration with Workday Financials or similar HCM/ERP * Experience supporting forward pricing rate proposals (FPRPs) or incurred cost submissions (ICS) * Experience managing, coordinating, and facilitating a team's efforts effectively and efficiently in multiple contract environments (i.e., Time and Material, Firm Fixed Price)

• Prior experience in a DCAA-audited environment
• Exposure to BI/data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) as a complement

to Adaptive reporting * Intellectual curiosity and a structured, problem-solving approach to breaking down complex challenges * A proactive, hands-on mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and take ownership * Experience with implementing and using AI in finance workstream Compensation

$100,000—$120,000 USD

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

All roles at Nava require the following: Legal authorization to work in the United States Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract

PERKS WORKING WITH NAVA

Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care

LOCATION

We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin *If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Nava is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nava prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all employees, applicants, contractors, and temporary workers of Nava.