Senior FP&A Manager

Altarum•Arlington, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

At Altarum, we believe better health outcomes start with smarter systems, stronger partnerships, and data-driven decisions. We work alongside federal and state agencies and mission-focused organizations to improve health outcomes for communities that need it most. We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Senior Manager, FP&A to join our finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will play a critical part in forecasting, budgeting, pricing strategy, and project financial management across a diverse portfolio of government contracts and mission-driven initiatives. This is an opportunity for a finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, analytical environment and enjoys partnering cross-functionally to influence business decisions, improve operational performance, and strengthen financial planning processes. If you bring deep government contracting finance experience, advanced modeling expertise, and a passion for using financial insights to support meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
Coach and develop a Financial Analyst, ensuring quality, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and analytical excellence