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Posted May 09, 2026

Senior FP&A Manager

Altarum Institute
Arlington, Virginia, United States 22201 Full Time
Reference: 284439873

Altarum Institute


Senior FP&A Manager

What You'll Do

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

Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement

  • 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

Team Leadership

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

What You Bring

  • 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

Even Better if You Bring

  • 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

What Makes You Successful

  • 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

Why Altarum

At Altarum, your work contributes directly to improving health systems and advancing equity in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where financial strategy supports meaningful social impact.

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where your expertise can influence both organizational performance and public good, we encourage you to apply.

Where You'll Work

  • Remote with occasional in-person collaboration days
  • If you’re near one of our offices (Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI), you’ll join us in person one day every other month (6 times per year) for a fun, purpose-driven Collaboration Day. These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming!
  • Non-local employees will join these days virtually and may be asked to join us occasionally in-person.

Work Eligibility & Requirements

  • Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
  • All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract.
  • Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager.
  • Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work.

$124,040 - $149,703.75 a year



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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