Federal Financial Manager

Phoenix Oversight Group LLC•Arlington, VA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Federal Financial Manager (Program and Portfolio Oversight) Client: Federal Government Reports To: Comptroller Who We Are PhoenixTeam is a technology and advisory firm specializing in mortgage and financial services transformation across the federal and commercial sectors. We partner with agencies to bring structure, execution, and accountability to complex, mission critical programs. We are known for stepping into high stakes environments, stabilizing programs, strengthening operations, and delivering outcomes that matter. The Role We are seeking a Federal Financial Manager to lead financial management across a large and complex federal program consisting of a base contract and numerous option periods and task orders running in parallel. Reporting to the Comptroller, this role is responsible for managing the full financial portfolio and ensuring disciplined oversight across dozens of projects, multiple subcontractors, varying funding streams, and all associated pricing activities. This role requires someone who can bring structure, visibility, and control to a highly dynamic environment while ensuring financial integrity and supporting program execution at scale.

Requirements

7 or more years of federal financial management experience
Proven experience managing finances and pricing across large and complex federal programs valued at $50M or more with multiple task orders or workstreams
Demonstrated experience developing pricing for fixed price, time and materials, and cost reimbursable work
Experience managing financial operations across dozens of concurrent projects
Experience overseeing subcontractor financials and pricing in multi partner delivery environments
Strong knowledge of FAR, federal budgeting, and contract types including T&M and FFP
Expertise in financial reporting, forecasting, cost control, and pricing strategy at both project and portfolio levels
You bring order to complexity and scale
You operate with precision and accountability
You proactively identify risks across interconnected workstreams
You communicate clearly across technical, financial, and executive audiences
You enforce discipline while enabling delivery

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal financial or housing agencies
Experience with EVM or structured financial performance frameworks
CPA, MBA, or related financial certification

Responsibilities

Lead financial oversight for a $200M federal program spanning base and multiple option periods and task orders
Manage budgets, forecasts, and funding allocations across dozens of concurrent projects
Ensure alignment between funding, contract scope, pricing structures, and execution across the full portfolio
Lead all pricing functions across the program, including support for base and optional work
Develop pricing models for task orders and optional scope, including fixed price, time and materials, and cost reimbursable structures
Support negotiation of rates, pricing assumptions, and financial terms with internal leadership and government stakeholders
Ensure pricing strategies align with contract requirements, funding constraints, and program profitability targets
Track and manage financial performance across simultaneous workstreams with varying scopes, timelines, and funding structures
Establish mechanisms to roll up financial data into a cohesive program level view
Ensure accurate allocation and tracking of costs at the project, task order, and contract level
Oversee financial management of multiple subcontractors, including tracking spend, invoices, and funding utilization
Ensure subcontractor pricing and costs are aligned with contract terms, negotiated rates, and approved funding
Partner with procurement and program leadership to maintain financial control across all partners
Ensure compliance with FAR, contract requirements, and agency financial policies
Maintain strong financial controls across all projects, pricing activities, and subcontractor engagements
Support audits, financial reviews, and reporting requirements with accuracy and completeness
Monitor burn rates, cost variances, and funding gaps across the portfolio
Identify financial risks across projects and pricing structures and proactively implement mitigation strategies
Support EVM or equivalent financial performance tracking where applicable
Deliver clear and accurate financial reporting at the project, portfolio, and executive levels
Provide insights to the Comptroller and Program Leadership to support decision making
Serve as a key liaison for financial matters, including pricing and funding discussions, with government stakeholders
Establish and enforce financial management and pricing processes that scale across multiple projects and teams
Bring consistency and discipline to financial tracking, reporting, forecasting, and pricing governance
Continuously improve financial operations to support program growth and complexity