IT Strategic/Financial Analyst

IMAGINEEER LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Job summary

IMAGINEEER LLC in Washington, DC is seeking an IT Strategic/Financial Analyst to manage the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Technology budget of over $90M. The role covers budget formulation, execution, CPIC processes, and financial reporting to drive cost savings and compliance with federal guidance.

You will use advanced financial analysis and Excel to deliver data-driven insights, brief senior leadership, and support investment decisions across IT portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in federal budget formulation, execution, and financial management.
• Knowledge of federal budget processes, OMB requirements, CPIC, and appropriations law.
• Advanced financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong communication skills with ability to brief senior leadership.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver annual and multi-year IT budget formulation documents in alignment with ACF priorities.
• Track and monitor execution of $90M+ IT budget, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and federal appropriations law.
• Support CPIC processes, IT Dashboard submissions, and agency portfolio reviews with strategic recommendations.
• Prepare business cases, trade-off analyses, and financial reports for ACF leadership, OMB, and oversight bodies.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, spend plan reconciliations, and unliquidated obligation (UDO) reporting.
• Provide executive-level financial briefings and recommendations to improve IT portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with federal stakeholders on budget planning, execution, and investment decisions.
• Maintain financial documentation and ensure audit readiness and compliance with OMB guidance.

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About this Role:

The IT Strategic/Financial Analyst provides financial management, budget formulation, and strategic planning support for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Technology division, managing an annual IT budget of over $90M. This role supports the full lifecycle of federal IT budget activities, including formulation, execution, reporting, and Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes. The analyst delivers data-driven insights and evidence-based recommendations to optimize IT investments, achieve cost savings, and ensure compliance with federal financial management regulations, OMB guidance, and agency priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver annual and multi-year IT budget formulation documents in alignment with ACF priorities.
• Track and monitor execution of $90M+ IT budget, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and federal appropriations law.
• Support CPIC processes, IT Dashboard submissions, and agency portfolio reviews with strategic recommendations.
• Prepare business cases, trade-off analyses, and financial reports for ACF leadership, OMB, and oversight bodies.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, spend plan reconciliations, and unliquidated obligation (UDO) reporting.
• Provide executive-level financial briefings and recommendations to improve IT portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with federal stakeholders on budget planning, execution, and investment decisions.
• Maintain financial documentation and ensure audit readiness and compliance with OMB guidance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in federal budget formulation, execution, and financial management.
• Knowledge of federal budget processes, OMB requirements, CPIC, and appropriations law.
• Advanced financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong communication skills with ability to brief senior leadership.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA, CFA, CGFM, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with ACF, HHS, or similar federal agencies.
• Proficiency with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with federal acquisition processes and IT investment management.

Additional Information:

• Must be able to obtain a public trust clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Flexible work from home options available.