Senior Financial Management Analyst

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Job Description

Job DescriptionForge Business Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Management Analyst to support a critical U.S. government program. This is a senior role at the intersection of IT financial management, acquisition support, and vendor management. The selected candidate will play a key role in implementing the Technology Business Management (TBM) framework, conducting market research, generating Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for government customers, and serving as a liaison with product vendors.

This position also supports the continued development and refinement of our internal cost management platform, providing real-world practitioner insight into the product roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

TBM Framework Implementation

Lead and support the implementation of the TBM framework at the customer environment

Develop and maintain IT cost taxonomy aligned to TBM standards (IT Tower, Cost Pool, and Service layers)

Build and maintain cost allocation models for multi-tenant environments including facilities, platform hosting, and application hosting tiers

Familiarity with ITFM/TBM tools and platforms as a reference point (e.g., IBM Apptio, ServiceNow ITFM); hands-on tool administration is not required

Market Research & Acquisition Support

Conduct market research on commodities, IT hardware, software, and managed services in accordance with FAR Part 10

Research and document commercial pricing, market trends, and vendor landscape for government acquisition planning

Prepare market research reports, sole source justifications, and acquisition strategy inputs as needed

Support the government customer in preparing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and procurement documentation

ROM & Cost Estimation

Generate Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for Government customers across service tiers

Develop and maintain pricing models for compute, storage, network, facilities, and managed services

Translate customer requirements into structured service cost proposals using established TBM and FinOps methodologies

Refine and validate ROM calculations using actual cost data, vendor quotes, and benchmarking sources

Vendor Management & Coordination

Serve as the primary point of contact with product vendors (Dell, VMware, Cohesity, Cisco, etc.)

Coordinate vendor quotes, product roadmaps, and pricing schedules in support of government acquisitions

Track vendor contract performance, maintenance renewals, and product lifecycle milestones

Evaluate emerging vendor offerings and assess fit against customer requirements and TBM taxonomy

Cost Management Platform Support

Provide practitioner input into our cost management platform roadmap based on real-world customer needs

Assist in documenting use cases, workflows, and cost models that inform platform feature development

Support client demonstrations and pilot deployments of the platform

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor‘s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration required

A technology-related minor, concentration, or certification (e.g., MIS, IT, Computer Science) is strongly preferred

Candidates with a technology degree and significant financial management experience will also be considered

An equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience & Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of the TBM framework (TBM Council standards, cost taxonomy, IT Tower model)

Experience conducting market research for IT products and services in a government or DoD environment

Ability to develop ROM estimates and cost models for complex, multi-tier IT service environments

Experience working with IT hardware and vendors (servers, storage, networking, virtualization)

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis for cost modeling and pricing analysis

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings to government customers and leadership

Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

TBM Foundation or TBM Practitioner Certification (TBM Council)

Familiarity with ITFM/TBM platforms for reference purposes (e.g., IBM Apptio, ServiceNow ITFM, or Planview); not a software administration role

Familiarity with Atlassian Jira / JSM Assets for CMDB and asset cost attribution

Knowledge of FinOps principles and cloud cost management

Experience with government contracting vehicles (GSA MAS, SEWP, ITES-SW2, etc.)

Background in DoD IT environments

Active Secret clearance

Core Competencies

Technical Skills

Professional Skills

TBM / ITFM frameworks

Cost modeling & ROM development

Market research (FAR Part 10)

Data center infrastructure knowledge

Excel / data analysis proficiency

Analytical thinking & problem-solving

Clear written & verbal communication

Government customer relationship management

Vendor negotiation & coordination

Self-directed in ambiguous environments

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary

$135,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience and clearance level)

Health Benefits

PTO, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Professional Dev.

TBM Certification sponsorship; conference and training budget

Certifications

Company-funded TBM Foundation / Practitioner certification

Forge Business Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an SDVOSB. We encourage veterans and individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply.

nCompany DescriptionForge Business Technology is a small, experienced team focused on solving real problems inside complex environments. We support federal and commercial organizations by helping them better understand, manage, and operate their systems, especially where things have become difficult to track, measure, or control.

We partner closely with our customers to improve how their environments function, whether that means bringing structure to scattered processes, increasing visibility into costs and assets, or helping teams operate more effectively day to day. We care about building solutions that actually work in practice, not just on paper.

The company was founded by a veteran with over a decade of hands-on IT experience and a long track record of delivering and leading complex solutions. That background shapes how we operate. We value accountability, practical thinking, and people who take ownership of their work.

We are based in Utah and support programs across the Department of Defense. As we grow, we are looking for individuals who are dependable, capable, and motivated to contribute in meaningful ways, not just fill a role.

If you are someone who prefers solving real problems, working with a high level of trust, and being part of a team where your work matters, you will fit well here.

Company Description

Forge Business Technology is a small, experienced team focused on solving real problems inside complex environments. We support federal and commercial organizations by helping them better understand, manage, and operate their systems, especially where things have become difficult to track, measure, or control. r n r nWe partner closely with our customers to improve how their environments function, whether that means bringing structure to scattered processes, increasing visibility into costs and assets, or helping teams operate more effectively day to day. We care about building solutions that actually work in practice, not just on paper. r n r nThe company was founded by a veteran with over a decade of hands-on IT experience and a long track record of delivering and leading complex solutions. That background shapes how we operate. We value accountability, practical thinking, and people who take ownership of their work. r n r nWe are based in Utah and support programs across the Department of Defense. As we grow, we are looking for individuals who are dependable, capable, and motivated to contribute in meaningful ways, not just fill a role. r n r nIf you are someone who prefers solving real problems, working with a high level of trust, and being part of a team where your work matters, you will fit well here.

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