Federal Programs Manager: Accounting & Contracts (Alexandria)

DJS Financial Services; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DJS Financial Services LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee accounting, financial operations, and administrative support for a federal government client in Alexandria, Virginia.

The role requires leadership of contract personnel, oversight of financial processes, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The successful candidate will liaise between DJS Financial Services and government representatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience administering and managing large, multifaceted contracts involving multiple tasks or functional areas.
• Demonstrated experience supervising personnel and managing contract performance.
• Experience overseeing technical, contractual, administrative, and financial operations.
• Knowledge of contract administration, performance monitoring, quality assurance, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing management reports and delivering presentations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Alexandria, Virginia. Telework is permitted only when authorized by the government client.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required federal facility and information system access.
• Ability to comply with confidentiality, nondisclosure, information security, and privacy requirements.
• Ability to complete mandatory federal security and compliance training.
• Availability to begin employment in December 2026, contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and supervision of contract personnel, including work assignments, performance monitoring, workload distribution, and employee development.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure contract requirements, performance standards, and deliverables are consistently met.
• Manage technical, contractual, administrative, and financial aspects of contract performance.
• Develop and maintain staffing plans, transition plans, operational procedures, and quality assurance processes.
• Coordinate with government representatives regarding contract performance, staffing, operational challenges, and corrective actions.
• Conduct biweekly program status meetings and provide updates on deliverables, staffing, and operational performance.
• Oversee accounting and administrative functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, voucher processing, reconciliations, journal vouchers, and requisitions.
• Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with applicable federal regulations and internal procedures.
• Review daily, weekly, and monthly financial workload reports to identify discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor financial systems, vendor communications, and administrative processing activities.
• Oversee property accountability and asset reconciliation activities.
• Support the implementation of federal financial management initiatives, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and coverage for designated administrative and reception functions.
• Supervise on-site personnel and authorized remote personnel.
• Monitor employee productivity, attendance, performance, and compliance with established procedures.
• Ensure personnel complete required training, including information security, privacy, and other mandatory compliance programs.
• Provide employee coaching, performance feedback, and corrective guidance as necessary.
• Prepare and submit monthly program status reports covering staffing, performance metrics, labor hours, administrative activities, and operational issues.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance documentation and performance monitoring reports.
• Identify operational risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure accounting and administrative deliverables meet established accuracy, timeliness, consistency, and compliance standards.
• Support internal reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Financial operations

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

PMP certification

Tools

Momentum

Business Objects

WebTA

ServiceNow

Rally

Job description

DJS Financial Services LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee accounting, financial operations, and administrative support for a federal government client in Alexandria, Virginia.

The role requires leadership of contract personnel, oversight of financial processes, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The successful candidate will liaise between DJS Financial Services and government representatives.