Optum · 1 month ago
Senior Financial Consultant - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $161K/yr
7+ years expOptum is dedicated to transforming health care by integrating comprehensive health programs. They are seeking a Senior Financial Consultant to manage indirect rate structures, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and optimizing cost competitiveness for government contracts.
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Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and monitor indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A, service centers, etc.) in compliance with FAR, CAS, and corporate policies
Prepare annual provisional billing rate submissions and analyze incurred cost submissions for government customers
Perform variance analysis between provisional, forecasted, and actual rates; recommend adjustments and corrective actions
Partner with operational and project management teams to assess cost impacts of indirect rate changes
Support audits and negotiations with CMS related to indirect rates
Lead the maintenance of the company's estimating system to meet DFARS Business System requirements
Establish policies, procedures, and internal controls for consistent and compliant cost estimating practices
Coordinate cost proposal development with capture, program management, operations, and procurement teams
Provide training to proposal teams on estimating methodologies, cost element development, and documentation standards
Conduct self-assessments and internal reviews to ensure system readiness for government audits
Serve as primary liaison with auditors and contracting officers for matters related to indirect rates and estimating processes
Ensure full compliance with FAR Part 15, DFARS, and CAS related to pricing, cost allowability, and allocation
Lead responses to audit findings, corrective action implementation, and policy updates
Provide financial modeling and rate impact analysis to support business development and strategic pricing decisions
Support long-range planning and forecasting of indirect cost pools and base structures
Collaborate with leadership to align rate strategies with competitive positioning and profitability goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience in a government contracting environment
Proven experience managing indirect rate structures and government-compliant estimating systems
Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA/DCMA audit processes
Solid analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities
Preferred
CPA, CMA, or CGFM certification
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint) and government cost proposal tools
Prior responsibility for DFARS-compliant estimating or accounting business systems
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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