Cost / Financial Analyst-Federal Health at rockITdata

Job description

Driven by Innovation and built on Trust, rockITdata is a unique SDVOSB services company that partners with leading commercial healthcare/life sciences organizations on cutting edge innovations - think AI, automation and data transformation. We then bring those commercially tested solutions to government entities to deliver predictable, measurable impact for the American taxpayer and consumer. Join rockITdata as a Cost / Financial Analyst supporting a high-profile federal healthcare modernization initiative that is transforming the way healthcare technology is delivered to our nation's Veterans. As a member of the Program Management Office (PMO), you'll provide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis that supports informed decision-making across complex technology programs. Working closely with Program Managers, technical leads, and Government stakeholders, you'll help ensure projects remain financially healthy, resources are effectively managed, and leadership has the insights needed to successfully deliver mission-critical healthcare solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented financial professional who enjoys solving complex problems, analyzing program performance, and contributing to initiatives that have a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery across the federal government. Key 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. Required Qualifications • 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. #LIREMOTE Here at rockITdata, we are committed to following our 10 Guiding Principles. Our Guiding Principles define our culture. They’re who we are, how we work, and what inspires us to be the best. We empower our people to be themselves and encourage an entrepreneurial way of thinking. In our challenging, fast-paced environment, no day is the same. Know the Why. Value People Above All Else. Transparency to a Fault. Progress, Not Perfection. Be Good by Doing Good. Smart People Can Disagree. Bend but Don’t Break. Represent Your Brand. Think Differently. Be Amazing, Be Fearless, Smile, Have Fun! Interested in joining something unique? Join us on our rockIT ship as we begin to blast off to the next chapter in our organization! rockITdata has become aware of a recruitment scam where unauthorized individuals are impersonating rockITdata recruiters, issuing fake job offers, and attempting to setup payment for the job seeker’s new hire costs. No one is ever required to complete any monetary transactions before starting employment with rockITdata. Legitimate rockITdata communications only come from @rockitdata.com email addresses and our official Applicant Tracking system, JazzHR (@applytojob.com email addresses). Please refer to our official Careers page at www.rockitdata.com/careers to accurately submit your application with us. You may also verify any suspicious communication by contacting our recruitment team directly through our official email, dreamjob@rockitdata.com. rockITdata is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. rockITdata wants all interested and qualified candidates to be able to use our career site to review and apply for employment opportunities. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access the application process, please contact us for assistance at dreamjob@rockitdata.com.

Requirements

Must-haves

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.
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.
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.
Here at rockITdata, we are committed to following our 10 Guiding Principles.
Know the Why.
Value People Above All Else.
Transparency to a Fault.
Progress, Not Perfection.
Be Good by Doing Good.

Nice-to-haves

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.

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