Program Manager / Senior Financial Manager

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Preventing Failures. Delivering Outcomes.

T. White Parker is a results-focused information technology (IT) and management solutions firm that has helped private sector companies and U.S. federal agencies do business better for over 20 years. From delivering critical data and information to assist senior leaders in making critical decisions to providing operational support to enable a mission, our professionals are natural problem solvers, critical thinkers, masters of execution, and have a passion for superior quality. We hire for careers, not just for contracts and offer competitive benefits … including unlimited PTO!

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Program Manager/Senior Financial Manager serves as the Program Manager and the Senior Financial Lead overseeing overall contract performance for a financial and advisory support engagement supporting a federal civilian agency's information technology investment portfolio. This position owns overall contract performance, staffing, and quality assurance across all task areas- including CPIC and portfolio financial management, PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution) support, and executive financial governance and federal budget writing - and is the client’s primary point of contact for program performance and staffing matters.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Contractor's designated Program Manager (PM), overseeing all contract staff and performance across all task areas.
• Monitor contract budget execution, labor utilization, delivery schedules, and Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking in compliance with ANSI EVM standards.
• Enforce strict quality control to ensure all financial exhibits, budget documents, narratives, and briefing packages are 100% compliant with federal guidelines, Section 508-compliant, and mathematically exact.
• Apply expert knowledge of FITARA, Earned Value Management, and OMB Circulars A-11/A-130 to guide overall program execution and vendor-neutral advisory delivery.
• Support and improve/mature Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes to manage, facilitate, and report on all IT capital investments within the client’s IT Portfolio
• Provide financial expertise to evaluate, optimize, and baseline the health of the IT Portfolio to include
  • developing financial baselines
  • conducting quantitative financial evaluations regarding cost variances and spending trends
  • conducting vendor-neutral cost-benefit trade studies, financial risk assessments, and analyses to evaluate options for retiring, consolidating, or reallocating funds from underperforming/redundant investments
  • tracking investment performance metrics to support executive investment decisions
• Serve as primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer on all program performance, staffing, reporting, and delivery matters.
• Coordinate cross-task staffing and workload balancing across CPIC, PPBE, executive financial governance, and federal budget writing functions to ensure integrated delivery.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Master’ s degree in a related field (business, finance, public administration, or similar).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• 10 years relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 6 years of senior-level federal experience, including at least 2 years directly performing Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), Life Cycle Cost Estimating (LCCE), and federal IT budgeting (OMB Exhibits 300/53), plus at least 2 additional years of senior leadership or program management experience.
• Expert knowledge of FITARA, Earned Value Management (EVM), OMB Circulars A-11/A-130, vendor-neutral financial advisory practices, and executive financial governance.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Program Manager or senior financial lead on federal financial or IT portfolio management contracts.
• Proficiency in presenting and reporting in both Microsoft Suite and Google Platform
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance (SF-85P).
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

PREFERED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), or equivalent certification preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Demonstrable expertise in federal financial management, oversight, and related regulations. Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills, with sound business judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple task areas. Must demonstrate the ability to oversee cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with senior government stakeholders, maintain accountability for contract-level financial and quality performance, and consistently follow through on commitments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in a professional office environment at a client site in Washington, DC. Work is primarily performed indoors with artificial lighting and requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, with occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of standard office materials. Contractor personnel must maintain secure remote access capabilities to support continuity of operations during inclement weather or facility closures. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

BENEFITS

T. White Parker offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off, including eligibility for unlimited PTO; federal holidays; flexible spending and dependent care benefits; commuter benefits; employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; and additional voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility and plan terms are subject to applicable plan documents.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

T. White Parker is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.