Remote FP&A Manager: Government Contracting & Strategy

Help Drive Financial Strategy for Mission-Driven Impact

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 FP&A Manager 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.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• 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

Government Contract & Pricing Support

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels
• Clear, concise communication and executive storytelling with data
• Process-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Sound judgment and adaptability in complex or ambiguous environments

At Altarum,…