Contract Program/Financial Manager

Brief Description

The Contract Program/Financial Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and execution of contract requirements while ensuring compliance with government regulations, financial management standards, and performance objectives. This position serves as the primary point of oversight for contractor operations, ensuring the timely delivery of contract requirements, effective resource allocation, and continuous performance improvement. The role requires expertise in government financial systems, program management, data analytics, and business intelligence reporting to support operational and financial decision-making.

Requirements

Contract and Program Management

• Manage and oversee all contract activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements, performance standards, and deliverable schedules.
• Integrate and coordinate all activities necessary to successfully execute contract requirements.
• Ensure the timeliness, completeness, and quality of contract deliverables.
• Identify, track, and resolve contract performance issues and risks.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans as necessary.
• Coordinate staffing resources to minimize disruptions caused by personnel turnover, coverage gaps, and staffing shortages.
• Monitor contract performance metrics and recommend process improvements.
• Provide training, guidance, and oversight to contractor personnel.
  
  

Financial Management and Analysis

• Perform program financial management and analysis activities in support of contract operations.
• Manage and utilize government-approved financial and accounting systems.
• Analyze financial transactions and reconcile discrepancies.
• Review and validate financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles.
• Recommend financial process improvements and internal control enhancements.
• Maintain accounting controls and support financial audits and reporting requirements.
• Substantiate financial transactions and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained.
  
  

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

• Maintain an active Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification.
• Deploy, configure, and integrate Microsoft Power BI solutions within a Microsoft 365 environment.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
• Utilize Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) to perform calculations and advanced reporting functions.
• Perform data transformation and preparation using Power Query.
• Support monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs) through development and maintenance of reporting dashboards.
• Analyze reporting issues and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Advise stakeholders on data model design, integration, and reporting best practices.
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and standardization of financial and program management data models.
• Manage system configuration control and troubleshoot automated reporting and dashboard issues.
• Coordinate and fulfill requests for data visualization and reporting requirements.
• Administer user access, permissions, and security controls for reporting systems.
  
  

Summary

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in program management, contract management, financial management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting government contracts and government financial management processes.
• Experience managing contractor personnel and coordinating contract performance activities.
• Experience with business intelligence reporting and data analytics.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of government financial and accounting systems, including:
• Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
• Comptroller Financial Information System (CFIS)
• Government-approved accounting systems
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial management practices.
• Ability to analyze complex financial transactions and reconcile discrepancies.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and program management methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Power Query, and DAX.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with government personnel, stakeholders, and contractor staff.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

Certifications

Required

• Current Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or other federal government agencies.
• Experience with Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Experience managing financial reporting and performance metrics within large-scale government programs.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management certification.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work is typically performed in a professional office environment and may include support at government facilities.
• Position may require occasional travel to support program meetings, reviews, and contract requirements.
  
  

Security Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain any security clearance, background investigation, or government credential required for contract performance.
  
  

DJS Financial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

DJS Financial Services is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship on business operations.

As a federal contractor, DJS Financial Services takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and other protected groups in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination for filing a complaint, assisting in an investigation, or exercising any right protected by law.