Senior Contractor Program Manager / CFO Strategic Advisor, MARAD

Job overview

The Senior Contractor Program Manager / CFO Strategic Advisor, MARAD role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with onsite work at MARAD Headquarters at least two to three days per week and additional onsite time during peak periods; pay is $120,000–$160,000 per year. The assignment supports MARAD’s CFO Budget & Financial Support Services program, which provides financial reporting, budget execution, grants, payroll, and analytics support. The program manager serves as the contractor’s accountable leader and primary point of contact for MARAD CFO leadership, directing a multidisciplinary financial management team and ensuring quality delivery. The role also leads the transition from the incumbent contractor and supports operational stability and improved dashboards and reporting.

What you'll do

• Serve as primary contractor contact for the MARAD CFO, Deputy CFO, and COR
• advise leadership on budget execution, fund stewardship, reporting, and decision support
• lead the integrated program management office across seven task areas
• direct the 30-day contractor phase-in
• own quality control against the QASP
• lead and schedule team members
• manage risks and issues
• provide regular status reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior contractor program manager

cfo strategic advisor

marad

bizfirst

washington dc

hybrid

federal financial management

budget execution

financial reporting

public trust

cpa

cgfm

$120k–$160k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Family health, dental, and vision coverage with 54% of family costs covered
• flexible spending account
• bonuses
• profit sharing for work brought into the company
• unlimited leave with approval
• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 4% invested
• and a $1,000 training budget.

Why this role

The position is contingent on task order award and requires Public Trust eligibility, an active CPA or CGFM credential, and at least 12 years of federal financial management experience.

About the employer

BizFirst is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.