ARPA-H Business Financial Manager (BFM) - HSF/SSO

ECS; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS is seeking an ARPA-H Business Financial Manager (BFM) to support the ARPA-H program remotely. You will help build and manage program budgets, forecast expenditures, and prepare financial documents for OTAs, grants, and contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Program Managers, scientists, engineers, and external partners, with a focus on financial tracking, risk assessment, and performance reporting for a major health science accelerator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience directly supporting a DARPA Technical Office in a BFM role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a federal government financial management role, preferably in an R&D environment.
• Strong understanding of Federal financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Experience working with OTAs, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Experience with financial modeling tools.
• Experience with Budgeting, PPBE, resource management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Managers with development and execution of program budgets, including forecasting and tracking expenditures.
• Prepare and manage financial documents such as OTAs, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Track and manage program milestones and deliverables, ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
• Monitor and report on program performance metrics, providing insights to PMs and leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts for assigned programs.
• Analyze financial data and trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Federal regulations

OTAs/grants/contracts

Financial modeling tools

Budget forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

OTAs tools

Grants/contracts management

Cooperative agreements

Job description

Job Description

ECS is seeking an ARPA-H Business Financial Manager (BFM) - HSF/SSO to work remotely.

Are you a passionate, DARPA-experienced financial professional ready to support one of the biggest accelerators in science today? The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a new agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) focused on accelerating breakthroughs in health. ARPA-H operates with a high degree of flexibility and agility to support high-risk, high-reward research programs that have the potential to transform human health. The Business Financial Manager (BFM) plays a critical role in supporting ARPA-H's mission by providing comprehensive financial and administrative support to Program Managers (PMs) and the broader agency. In this role, you will be responsible for building and managing program budgets and justifications, financial tracking and analysis, supporting solicitation and acquisition materials, and overall tracking and coordination of funding forecasts-to-actuals.

Programmatic Support

• Assist Program Managers (PMs) with the development and execution of their program budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and analyzing expenditures.
• Prepare and manage financial documents such as OTAs, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Track and manage program milestones and deliverables, ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
• Monitor and report on program performance metrics, providing insights to PMs and leadership.

Financial Management

• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts for assigned programs.
• Analyze financial data and trends, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal financial regulations and agency policies.

Administrative Support

• Manage program contracts and awards, coordinating with contracting officers and legal counsel.
• Organize and facilitate program meetings and workshops.
• Prepare correspondence and presentations for various audiences.
• Manage travel and other program expenses.

Collaboration

• Work effectively with a diverse team of ARPA-H staff, including Program Managers, scientists, engineers, and administrative professionals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including performers and grant recipients (research teams), contractors, and other government agencies.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000

General Description Of Benefits

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience directly supporting a DARPA Technical Office in a BFM role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a federal government financial management role, preferably in an R&D environment.
• Strong understanding of Federal financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Experience working with OTAs, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Experience with financial modeling tools.
• Experience with Budgeting, PPBE, resource
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.
• Active Public Trust or ability to obtain.

Desired Skills

• Experience preparing briefings and other documents of a biomedical, scientific research, or healthcare nature. Includes support for strategic messaging development.

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