Cost / Financial Analyst-Federal Health

rockITdata • Arlington, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

rockITdata is seeking a Cost / Financial Analyst to join the Program Management Office (PMO) for a federal healthcare modernization initiative. This role involves providing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis to support decision-making for complex technology programs. The analyst will collaborate with Program Managers, technical leads, and Government stakeholders to ensure financial health, effective resource management, and successful delivery of mission-critical healthcare solutions. This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented financial professional to contribute to impactful healthcare initiatives.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Commitment to following 10 Guiding Principles that define culture.
• Empowerment of people and encouragement of entrepreneurial thinking.
• Challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination.
• Assistance for candidates with disabilities needing accommodation to access the application process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level