GovCon Financial Analyst: Forecasting & Pricing

Xcelerate-Solutions-5; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in McLean, VA seeks an experienced Financial Analyst to manage the full financial lifecycle of government contracts, from proposal pricing through award, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will work with Operations, Program Management, Pricing, and leadership to translate assumptions into contract economics and cash flow.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, government cost principles, and the ability to build pricing models, analyze data, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant financial analysis, government contracting, proposal pricing, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of government contracting.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and analysis.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to present financial and pricing information to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analyses, forecasts, budgets, and models to support management decisions.
• Analyze program financial performance, revenue, labor utilization, direct/indirect costs, and profitability.
• Support monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate findings to management, including backlog monitoring.
• Develop financial models to evaluate new opportunities, contract extensions, staffing decisions, and operational changes.
• Assist with annual budgeting, long-range planning, and forecasting activities.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast and explain material variances.
• Support program managers with financial reporting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Ensure billing is correct for all projects using the correct CLIN, PLCs, and POPs on the contract.
• Support pricing exercises from delivery and capture teams on contract MODs and extensions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Pivot tables

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

Deltek T&E

Power BI

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions in McLean, VA seeks an experienced Financial Analyst to manage the full financial lifecycle of government contracts, from proposal pricing through award, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will work with Operations, Program Management, Pricing, and leadership to translate assumptions into contract economics and cash flow.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, government cost principles, and the ability to build pricing models, analyze data, and