Revenue Performance Strategist

Driven by Innovation and built on Trust, rockITdata is a unique services company that partners with leading commercial healthcare/life sciences organizations on cutting edge innovations - think AI, automation and data transformation. We then bring those commercially tested solutions to government entities to deliver predictable, measurable impact for the American taxpayer and consumer. rockITdata is seeking an experienced Revenue Performance Strategist to support program oversight, financial performance management, revenue operations, and strategic business planning across its federal and commercial portfolio. This role will work closely with program delivery leaders, executive leadership, sales, finance, contracts, and resource management teams to improve operational visibility, strengthen financial forecasting, and drive accountability for program performance. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing complex programs, developing financial reporting frameworks, and translating operational and financial data into actionable business insights. This individual will play a key role in establishing scalable processes, improving cross-functional collaboration, and supporting the continued growth and integration of rockITdata and ALKU Solutions. Outstanding opportunity to help shape and implement operational and financial management practices across a growing organization. Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Oversight & Performance Management Provide operational oversight and project management support across federal and commercial programs, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, financial objectives, and delivery commitments. Partner with program and delivery leads to monitor project health, including financial performance, staffing, resource utilization, contract funding, deliverables, and operational risks. Identify performance gaps, forecast variances, and emerging risks, working with stakeholders to develop and execute corrective action plans. Support contract lifecycle activities, including modifications, funding actions, employee onboarding, subcontractor coordination, and monthly reporting requirements. Collaborate with Contracts, Finance, and Delivery teams to ensure accurate project setup, funding alignment, and timely execution of administrative and contractual actions. Revenue Operations, Forecasting & Financial Management Develop, implement, and maintain standardized revenue forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance management processes across the organization. Monitor and analyze revenue forecasts, actuals, gross margins, resource utilization, burn rates, and estimates to complete (ETC) and estimates at completion (EAC). Establish consistent financial reporting practices for Time & Materials (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and other contract structures. Track contract funding, ceiling limitations, labor category utilization, and projected funding exhaustion to proactively identify funding requirements and financial risks. Partner with Finance and Accounting to improve revenue visibility, invoicing accuracy, financial reconciliation, and alignment between operational forecasts and financial reporting. Analyze forecast-to-actual variances and revenue trends, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability, resource allocation, and overall business performance. Program Health Reporting & Executive Engagement Design and implement standardized program health reporting and executive dashboards to provide visibility into financial, operational, and contractual performance. Establish and facilitate Monthly Program Overview meetings with program delivery leads, executive leadership, sales leaders, and other key stakeholders. Coordinate inputs from delivery, sales, finance, contracts, and resource management teams to develop comprehensive monthly program performance reviews. Lead discussions covering program accomplishments, financial performance, revenue forecasts, budget variances, staffing, contract funding, client engagement, risks, and growth opportunities. Establish clear action items, ownership, and follow-up mechanisms to drive accountability and timely resolution of identified issues. Develop executive-level reporting and recommendations that support informed decision-making, strategic planning, and proactive management of the business portfolio. Business Process Improvement & Systems Integration Lead the development and standardization of project controls, revenue operations, forecasting, and program management processes across rockITdata and ALKU Solutions. Support the implementation and optimization of Unanet as a centralized platform for project financial management, resource planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate with technical and financial stakeholders to develop automated reporting capabilities and dashboards utilizing Unanet, business intelligence tools, and enterprise data platforms. Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes