Business Financial Manager Lead– BTO

ECS; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Business Financial Manager Lead to support DARPA’s Biological Technologies Office in Arlington, VA. The candidate will manage program budgets, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and develop financial models for reporting. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in finance and at least 3 years in federal financial management. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and aims to ensure U.S. technological dominance in biological technologies.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a DoD Secret clearance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a federal government financial management role.
• Strong understanding of federal financial regulations and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end program budgets including forecasting and expenditure analysis.
• Monitor program milestones to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Develop financial models and briefings to communicate program status.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

Federal financial regulations

Financial modeling tools

Budgeting and PPBE

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Business Financial Manager Lead – BTO to work in our Arlington, VA (hybrid work schedule) office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

ECS seeks a Business Financial Manager (BFM) Lead to support DARPA’s Biological Technologies Office (BTO). BTO is a unique technical office that leverages the power of biology as a technology to develop revolutionary capabilities for the Department of Defense. BTO’s mission focuses on ensuring U.S. technological dominance by pioneering breakthroughs in areas such as human performance, out‑pacing infectious diseases, synthetic biology, neurotechnology, and the development of resilient biological systems.

The successful candidate will serve as a functional lead for all Business Financial Managers under this contract. The candidate will also support a DARPA Program Manager by providing comprehensive financial and administrative support to Program Managers 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.

What Will You Do

• Financial Lifecycle Management: Manage end‑to‑end program budgets, including forecasting, expenditure analysis, and the preparation of award documents (OTAs, grants, and contracts).
• Performance Tracking & Compliance: Monitor program milestones and metrics to ensure technical and financial compliance with federal regulations and agency policies.
• Data‑Driven Reporting: Develop financial models and high‑level briefings to communicate program status, risks, and trends to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contracting & Legal Coordination: Oversee the award lifecycle by coordinating with contracting officers and legal counsel to manage program contracts and administrative actions.
• Operational Support: Organize program‑level workshops and meetings while managing essential administrative tasks, including travel logistics and technical correspondence.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain productive relationships between DARPA staff and external research performers to facilitate successful program execution.

Required Skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 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 and PPBE.
• Exceptional written communication, interpersonal, problem‑solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.

Desired Skills

• Prior experience as a BFM supporting a DARPA Technical Office.
• Experience supporting federal or commercial health agency/organization is a plus.
• Knowledge of the biomedical research landscape a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid‑sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3200+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.