Who is Element?
We serve as a partner at the intersection of innovation and our clients' needs, efficiently crafting meaningful user experiences for government and commercial customers. By breaking down complex problems to their fundamental elements, we create modern digital solutions that drive efficiencies, maximize taxpayer dollars, and deliver essential outcomes that serve the people.
Why Work at Element?
Make an impact that resonates-join our vibrant team and discover how you can improve lives through digital transformation. Our talented professionals bring unparalleled energy engagement, setting a higher standard for impactful work. Come be a part of our team and shape a better future.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a driven and experienced Financial Analyst to support a federal government program while also contributing to the financial operations of our growing organization. This role is responsible for developing long-range financial models, tracking program and corporate expenditures, and ensuring accurate invoicing and budget reporting across all program activities.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical expertise, experience within federal contracting environments, and the ability to manage and interpret complex financial data in support of mission-critical initiatives and overall business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance 5-year financial models at a project level, incorporating program assumptions, funding profiles, and long-term forecasting scenarios.
- Perform monthly burn-rate analysis and financial forecasting across contract and corporate portfolios, identifying trends, risks, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization.
- Manage invoicing activities and budget reporting for assigned contract tasks and corporate initiatives, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission in alignment with contractual and internal requirements.
- Track, analyze, and report on expenditures across multiple contract funding lines, task areas, and corporate cost centers.
- Support program and corporate budget planning, re-forecasting, and variance analysis in collaboration with program leadership, finance, and executive teams.
- Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and executive-level summaries for both government stakeholders and internal leadership.
- Ensure compliance with federal financial regulations, procurement guidelines, contract reporting standards, and corporate financial policies.
- Collaborate with program management, contracting officers, technical teams, and corporate finance to align financial data with program execution and business objectives.
- Support audits, internal reviews, and external reporting requirements for both contract performance and corporate financial oversight.
- Identify financial risks across program and corporate activities and recommend mitigation strategies to improve budget performance and resource utilization.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or program financial management.
- Experience working in federal government contracting environments or large-scale public sector programs.
- Strong experience building and maintaining multi-year financial model
- Demonstrated experience performing burn-rate analysis, cost tracking, and financial forecasting.
- Experience managing invoicing, billing, and financial reporting for government contracts, including task-based reporting structures.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools; experience with financial systems (e.g., ERP systems) preferred.
- Strong understanding of federal budgeting, cost allocation, and contract financial compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail with strong data accuracy and validation skills.
- Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated government contracting environment.
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
- Must reside in the Continental US.
- Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting CMS, healthcare, or other regulated federal programs.
- Familiarity with government contracting structures (e.g., T&M, FFP, cost-reimbursement contracts).
- Experience with financial reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
- Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and contract financial compliance standards.
- CPA, CFA, or similar financial certification.
- Qualified individuals living in HUBZone-certified areas are strongly encouraged to apply. To find out if you live in a HUBZone go to: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=44.722800,-103.249700&zoom=4.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or program financial management
- Experience working in federal government contracting environments
- Strong experience building and maintaining multi-year financial model
- Demonstrated experience performing burn-rate analysis and financial forecasting
- Experience managing invoicing, billing, and financial reporting for government contracts
- Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools
- Strong understanding of federal budgeting and compliance requirements
- Ability to communicate financial insights clearly
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency
What We Do
We are your human-centric innovation partner, crafting impactful user experiences for government and commercial sectors with an unwavering commitment to efficiency and excellence. Our Core Capabilities: CMS Data Experience Our team has established deep domain experience in insurance, claims, and quality data throughout the CMS ecosystem. We equip healthcare stakeholders with insights to make informed policy decisions through strategic data management, integrating diverse data sources, and conducting analysis. Enabling Interoperability in Healthcare We build functionality using standards such as FHIR to allow for data interoperability between government agencies, providers, and patients. Guided by our long-time partnership with CMS and healthcare stakeholders, we advocate for patient data accessibility, striving to enhance the quality of care delivered. Leaders in DevSecOps As some of the earliest practitioners of DevSecOps within CMS, we exemplify the significance of a carefully engineered CI/CD pipeline. Amidst unprecedented HealthCare.gov registrations, our team safeguards its stability and reliability. Consulting to Innovate At Element, we act as consultative partners at the crossroads of innovation and our clients' needs. No matter the challenge, we identify and prioritize the appropriate methods, ensuring tailored solutions and using modern technologies. We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them, and the elements of Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity, Equity, Creativity are the foundation
