Senior Financial Analyst (GovCon)
Job Description
If you’re an FP&A expert who is eager to contribute to a high-growth venture firm, then we should talk!
Who we are:
- FedTech is a group of entrepreneurially minded people on a mission to unlock the benefits of technology.
- We believe in the value of deep tech and its positive impact on the world, aspiring to democratize access to it for entrepreneurs and professionals around the world.
- We are venture builders who thrive at the intersection of US entrepreneurship, breakthrough technologies, and mission-driven organizations.
- Since 2015, we have successfully driven deep tech ventures with individuals, companies, universities, and government agencies to stay at the bleeding edge of innovation.
What you’ll do:
You will play a key role in driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support business decisions and ensure financial stability. This position requires strong analytical skills, an understanding of government contracts, and experience working with multiple stakeholders to optimize financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning & Budgeting: Lead the preparation of annual budgets, long-term strategic financial plans, and re-forecasts for the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and contractual requirements.
- Forecasting: Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, identifying key business drivers and risks to provide accurate and timely financial outlooks.
- Variance Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of budget /forecast vs. actual performance, identifying variances and providing actionable recommendations for cost control and performance improvement.
- Contract Pricing & Analysis: Collaborate with the Contracts and Business Development teams to develop pricing strategies for government contract bids, ensuring competitive and compliant pricing structures.
- Cost Allocation & Indirect Rates: Oversee the allocation of costs to contracts, including the calculation of indirect rates such as G&A, fringe, and overhead in compliance with government regulations.
- Revenue & Profitability Analysis: Conduct revenue recognition, margin analysis, and profitability assessments for both existing contracts and new business opportunities.
- Government Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other relevant government contracting requirements.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including management, auditors, and government entities.
- Scenario Planning & Decision Support: Conduct financial modeling and scenario planning to support executive decision-making, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth planning.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with Team Leads, Project Managers, Delivery and other teams to align financial goals, track contract performance, and drive profitability.
- Financial Controls: Manage the implementation and monitoring of internal financial controls to ensure the accuracy of financial records and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes developing control processes, conducting regular audits, and recommending improvements to enhance financial governance.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, financial tools, and systems to streamline reporting and enhance financial visibility.
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in FP&A, preferably within the government contracting sector.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
- In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS, and other government contracting regulations.
- Strong understanding of cost structures, indirect rates, and contract pricing.
- Experience with ERP systems, such as Unanet and/or Deltek
- Ability to analyze complex financial data, synthesize findings, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Our Values:
- Boldness: We have the fortitude to forge new paths and push beyond our comfort
- Unity: We treat our clients, team members and partners as we would like to be treated - we are one united team
- Introspection: We recognize introspection is the necessary ingredient in which self-improvement flourishes
- Leadership: We embrace servant leadership - putting the interests of client, team partners and partners first
- Decisiveness: We have a strong bias towards action
Compensation:
- Base salary range: 80-100k
- Ability to earn upside bonus and equity, rapid career progression
- A competitive benefits package including 401K with employer match, health/dental/vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, flexible PTO, employer paid disability insurance, parental leave, transportation, wellness reimbursements, flexible work arrangements, amongst others.
Location:
Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in person at our headquarters in Arlington, VA, and 2 days remote).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
At FedTech, we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We value the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.