Project Manager (Federal Financial Systems)

Ascella Technologies, Inc.•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Manager, you will lead high-impact modernization efforts for a major federal financial organization, ensuring their systems are robust, transparent, and efficient. Your leadership will directly influence the success of complex financial system transformations that enable the government to manage its resources with greater precision and accountability. What you will achieve Strategic Program Leadership: You will oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of federal financial system enhancements, ensuring technical and functional requirements align with long-term agency goals. Business Process Optimization: You will drive operational excellence by engineering business processes and change management strategies that minimize disruption and maximize user adoption. Data-Driven Decision Making: You will design and implement sophisticated Power BI dashboards to provide stakeholders with actionable insights into program performance and financial health. Quality & Delivery Excellence: You will be responsible for the quality assurance of all deliverables and the rigorous financial administration of the project, ensuring we meet our commitment to client success. Our Culture: What Makes Ascella Employees Great At Ascella, we celebrate innovative thinkers who are empowered to share their ideas and tackle real business challenges. Your creativity will not only be welcomed but also essential in shaping our processes and solutions. We are passionate about lifelong learning, fostering a culture that prioritizes professional development and personal growth. Here, you’ll collaborate with a talented team that supports and inspires each other, ensuring that you’re continually challenged and encouraged to expand your skills. Client satisfaction is at the heart of our mission. Our employees are dedicated to providing exceptional service, proactively addressing both current and future client needs. You’ll be part of a team that values the client experience as a key component of our success. Open communication is vital to our work environment. We maintain an open door policy, encouraging questions and the sharing of ideas. We believe in aligning individual contributions with company objectives, fostering transparency, and regularly seeking feedback to enhance our processes. Lastly, we are committed to being an inclusive organization. We embrace diversity, ensuring that all employees feel valued and respected. Our varied talents and experiences drive creativity and innovation, making our workplace dynamic and successful.

Requirements

US Citizenship (no dual citizenship)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
10+ years of professional experience managing complex functional and technical projects within federal financial management or operations
Proven track record leading financial system improvements, including service selection, data management, and policy development
In-depth functional and technical experience designing, developing, and publishing Power BI-based dashboards and reports
Exceptional ability to execute high-level written documentation and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Deep understanding of Federal Financial accounting and business process re-engineering

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification or equivalent professional management credential.
Experience with federal financial systems or federal shared services
Background in organizational change management frameworks

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of federal financial system enhancements, ensuring technical and functional requirements align with long-term agency goals.
Drive operational excellence by engineering business processes and change management strategies that minimize disruption and maximize user adoption.
Design and implement sophisticated Power BI dashboards to provide stakeholders with actionable insights into program performance and financial health.
Responsible for the quality assurance of all deliverables and the rigorous financial administration of the project, ensuring we meet our commitment to client success.