Contract Program/Financial Manager

Description

Position Overview

The Contract Program/Financial Manager will oversee the successful execution of the contract, ensuring timely, complete, and high-quality deliverables. This role requires 5–7 years of base-level management experience and in-depth knowledge of government systems to provide input, training, and oversight of contractor operations. The ideal candidate will excel in program integration, resource coordination, financial management, and data analytics using Microsoft Power BI within an O365 environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Integrate and coordinate all activities required to meet contract deliverables.
   
• Identify and resolve issues, develop corrective action plans, and ensure schedule adherence.
   
• Allocate resources efficiently to minimize the impact of personnel turnover, coverage gaps, and qualified personnel shortages.
   
• Monitor requirements coverage and anticipate potential performance issues.
   
• Oversee all reporting, documentation, and communication with government stakeholders.
   

Financial Management & Analysis

• Manage and analyze program financials using government-approved systems such as Wide Area Workflow, Comptroller Financial Information System, and Government Approved Accounting Systems.
   
• Apply accounting principles to review, reconcile, and substantiate financial transactions.
   
• Recommend process improvements and maintain internal accounting controls.
   

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Maintain a current Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification.
   
• Deploy, integrate, and manage Power BI dashboards and reports in an O365 environment.
   
• Perform data transformations using Power Query and create calculations using basic DAX language.
   
• Ensure system configuration control and troubleshoot dashboard issues.
   
• Prepare and present dashboards for monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
   
• Handle all visualization requests and maintain integrity and standardization of PMD financial models.
   
• Manage user access and permissions for all data visualization tools.
   

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Program Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
   
• Minimum 5–7 years of management experience with exposure to government contracting environments.
   
• Experience providing oversight and training for contract support teams.
   

Technical & Professional Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and access to government systems used for financial, program, and contract management.
   
• Proficiency with financial analysis, reconciliation, and reporting in government environments.
   
• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification (required).
   
• Experience with DAX, Power Query, and O365 integration.
   
• Ability to develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data models.
   

Additional Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
   
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
   
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
   
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

DJS Financial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.