Business Financial Manager (BFM)

Blue Sky Innovators; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators in Arlington, VA is seeking a skilled Business Financial Manager (BFM) to provide financial support to Program Managers at a DoD Scientific Research & Engineering agency. The successful candidate will oversee financial management and ensure alignment with DoD regulations.

Applicants must possess a comprehensive understanding of program portfolios, financial systems, and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in DoD financial management. A salary ranging from $150,000 to $190,000 per year is offered, along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in DoD/government financial management preferred.
• Ability to act independently without requiring significant rework.
• Comprehensive understanding of program portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to Program Managers at a DoD agency.
• Monitor financial systems for program portfolios.
• Organize program related files and documentation.
• Assist in drafting acquisition documentation.

Skills

Financial management

Budget development

Administrative support

Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Business Financial Manager (BFM) to join our highly experienced and qualified team. The qualified candidate will perform financial support to the Program Managers at a DoD Scientific Research & Engineering agency in accordance with DoD Financial Management Regulation guidelines, Comptroller, and DoD policies and procedures. This position requires an active Secret security clearance at minimum. Work performed will be on-site in Arlington, VA.

Required Qualifications

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of a program portfolio, including approved programs, associated budgetary information for Congressional efforts, new initiatives, seedlings, SBIRs/STTRs, and all performers in order to respond to inquiries both from internal and external to the respective agency.
• Ability to act as a chief of staff/strategist for the program
• Assist with all aspects of financial management such as developing budgets based upon technical basis of estimate, interfacing with contracting agents, and helping to obtain attachments required for funding requests.
• Monitor financial systems to verify commitment, obligation and expenditure status for program portfolios.
• Maintain and organize files to store program related briefings, documentation, contracts, reports, etc., to include tracking of all deliverables associated with the program efforts.
• Assist in drafting source selection acquisition documentation including timelines, Special Notices, RFIs, and Broad Agency Announcements.
• Daily administrative duties as needed (calendar, travel preparation, escorting visitors, file management, presentation support, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience creating Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) and Purchase Requests (PRs)
• Performs all duties independently without work product requiring significant rework and within requested timelines
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in DoD/government financial management preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in related field

Salary range for the position is $150,000 - $190,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

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