Financial Analyst – Government Contracts

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and tech-savvy Financial Analyst to support the financial health of our organization by optimizing billing processes, automating reporting systems, and leveraging data analytics to enhance decision-making across government contracts.

This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate invoicing, identifying revenue leakage, and driving process improvement initiatives that directly impact profitability, compliance, and contract sustainability.

The ideal candidate will combine financial expertise with strong proficiency in data visualization, reporting automation, and analytics, bringing efficiency and clarity to complex financial environments.

Essential Functions

Billing & Revenue Optimization

• Prepare and analyze invoices for accuracy and compliance with government contract terms and agency requirements.
• Track and reconcile billed versus actual revenue, proactively identifying discrepancies and preventing revenue loss.
• Partner with program managers and operations teams to validate billable hours, expenses, and deliverables.
• Support automation of billing workflows to improve speed, accuracy, and compliance in invoicing.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Develop financial models to forecast contract revenue, margin, and cash flow.
• Design and maintain automated reporting tools and dashboards (Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet) to visualize key performance indicators and financial metrics.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities across projects.
• Build interactive dashboards that track contract profitability, budget variances, and billing timelines in real time.
• Automate recurring financial reporting tasks to reduce manual work and improve accuracy.
• Conduct variance analysis and present actionable insights to senior leadership for informed decision-making.

Compliance & Controls

• Maintain detailed financial documentation to support audits and government reviews.
• Monitor internal controls to safeguard against over/underbilling and ensure compliance with FAR, DCAA, and contract requirements.
• Leverage data-driven controls to detect anomalies or compliance gaps early and propose corrective measures.
• Assist in standardizing audit preparation and documentation through automated data collection tools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with contracts, compliance, payroll, and accounting teams to streamline financial workflows and reporting processes.
• Partner with IT and operations to integrate data from multiple systems into unified reporting dashboards.
• Provide leadership with data-backed financial insights that support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Train operations and support staff on using financial dashboards, analytics tools, and billing compliance systems.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or Business Administration
• 3–5 years of experience as a financial analyst or similar role, preferably within government contracting or a regulated industry.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DCAA audit requirements, and government invoicing platforms.
• Proficiency in Excel (Power Query, PivotTables, advanced formulas, and macros), Smartsheet, and Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Experience implementing automated financial processes or integrating data from multiple sources.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Advanced technical proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet dashboards.
• Ability to automate financial workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to spot discrepancies quickly.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear and actionable insights.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jacksonville, FL 32216