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Forge 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.

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.

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.