Healthcare Finance Lead

GDIT is seeking a Finance Lead to manage financial operations, payment processing, forecasting, and reporting for the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program.

In this role, you will lead the claims payment processing function, produce budgetary and reconciliation reports that track expenditures against funding allocations, interact with providers and their billing offices, and develop and maintain spending forecasts.

The Finance Lead also partners with internal operations teams to reconcile financial data, strengthen financial controls and documentation, and ensure financial activities align with program policies and applicable federal requirements.

The World Trade Center Health Program is a limited federal health program administered by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Program provides no-cost medical monitoring and treatment for certified WTC-related health conditions to those directly affected by the 9/11 attacks in New York, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

HOW THE FINANCE LEAD WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Manage financial operations for healthcare services under the WTC Health Program, including forecasting, payment processing, reconciliation, and reporting in alignment with CDC/CMS guidelines Forecast and monitor medical and pharmacy spending, identifying key cost drivers including high-cost claims, provider billing patterns and utilization trends.

Oversee medical and pharmacy payments while reviewing underlying claims, provider, and beneficiary data. Reconcile medical claims and payments across financial systems including adjustments/reversals and runout; investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain audit trails.

Produce routine and ad hoc financial reports and dashboards for leadership, highlighting healthcare costs by fiscal appropriation, spend types, clinics, and other metrics.

Produce budgetary forecasts and spend plans to inform Program funding management using statistical modeling and forecasting techniques.

REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. 3+ years of experience managing financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or program financial management in Healthcare Operations.

Demonstrated experience supporting financial management for complex programs, including multiple stakeholders (program leadership, operations, contracts, and compliance).

Strong knowledge of cost management fundamentals, forecasting methods, variance analysis, and financial reporting. Ability to build and maintain detailed financial models and reporting tools in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, scenario analysis, regression).

Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate financial findings to non-financial stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate financial information into clear actionable insights.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting CDC, CMS, or other federal health programs and/or government contracting environments.

Knowledge of the World Trade Center Health Program or similar public health, benefits, or claims-driven programs. Experience supporting financial management during contractor transitions, system implementations, or large operational transformations.

Forecasting experience around Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) methodologies in the field of claims reserving and actuarial statistics. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home. 401K with company match.

Comprehensive health and wellness packages. Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career. Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from. Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays. #FedHealth #GDITFedHealthJobs The likely salary range for this position is $85,093 - $109,250.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Remote Work Location: Any Location / Remote Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year.

Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.