As Lead FP&A Analyst, you will play a critical role in owning and managing the corporate budgets, consolidation, and reporting for the company. You will work closely with the finance and accounting team, department VPs and directors, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, actionable insights, and the effective management of financial resources. You will serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) bridging finance operations and technology, ensuring the platform is fully tailored to the unique demands of government contracting—including compliance with FAR/DFARS cost principles, DCAA audit requirements, and indirect rate management. ## What you'll do
Financial Systems - Workday Adaptive Planning (Adaptive)
Lead end-to-end implementation of Workday Adaptive Planning, including system design, configuration, UAT, data migration, and go-live support
Maintain integration workflows between Adaptive and ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar GovCon ERP)
Serve as primary system administrator: manage user roles, permissions, model maintenance, and platform upgrades
Build and publish dashboards, management reports, and board-level financial packages within Adaptive
Maintain documentation and build training materials for additional power users and end users
Financial Planning & Analysis
Support the program finance team in forecasting and consolidating
Support the annual budgeting process, and monthly reforecasting ranging from revenue (T&M, FP, CPFF) to operating expense by department
Perform variance analysis (actuals vs. budget vs forecast) and deliver actionable insights to leadership and program managers
Support sales pipeline reconciliation and revenue recognition (ASC 606) modeling
Partner with the program finance team and the contracts to model contract modification, option year extension and any new award scenarios
Build and maintain KPI reporting
Business Partnering & Reporting
Preparing executive presentation materials, assisting with company and project leadership briefings, and performing on ad-hoc reporting and analysis
Developing and providing monthly financial reports to department directors, VP, and company executives
Coordinating with practice leadership and stakeholders to ensure internal project execution is consistent with budget plans and coordinated with program sponsors as needed
Required skills
Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field or equivalent experience
4+ years of finance and accounting experience, preferably with growing professional services companies
Experience managing, coordinating, and facilitating a team's efforts effectively and efficiently in multiple contract environments (i.e., Time and Material, Firm Fixed Price)
Prior experience in a DCAA-audited environment
Exposure to BI/data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) as a complement to Adaptive reporting
Intellectual curiosity and a structured, problem-solving approach to breaking down complex challenges
A proactive, hands-on mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and take ownership
Experience with implementing and using AI in finance workstream
Compensation
$100,000—$120,000 USD
Other requirements
All roles at Nava require the following:
Perks working with Nava
Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
Time off— vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
Utility support— monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care
Location
We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
*If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. ## Stay in touch
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