Business Financial Manager: Research and Development Programs

SupportFinity™; Mount Pleasant (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertwine Associates is seeking a Business Financial Manager to support research and development programs. You will oversee budgets, forecasts, and administrative coordination across science, technology, and healthcare initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and organizational policies.

Collaborate with program managers, scientists, and engineers to deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and strategic insights.

Qualifications

• Experience with ARPA model (ARPA-H, DARPA, ARPA-E, IARPA).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years in federal government financial management, preferably in an R&D environment.
• Ability to build, manage, and track complex program budgets and funding justifications.
• Experience with grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other funding mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of federal financial regulations, accounting principles, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with financial modeling tools and resource planning systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports and presentations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, track, and execute multi-year program budgets and funding justifications.
• Provide strategic financial insights and forecasts for large-scale R&D programs.
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for decision-makers.
• Coordinate with program managers, scientists, engineers, and staff to ensure compliance.
• Operate with minimal guidance while balancing multiple priorities.

Skills

ARPA model experience

Public Trust clearance readiness

Federal regulations knowledge

Program budgeting

Grants and contracts funding

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Attention to governance/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration

Tools

Financial modeling tools

Resource planning systems

Job description

Business Financial Manager: Research and Development Programs

Intertwine Associates |

Contract

Mount Pleasant

Negotiable

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At Intertwine Associates, we live by a simple promise: We show up ready to work. We partner with organizations across government, management, strategy, and technology to deliver operational efficiency and measurable impact. Our focus is on practical solutions, tailored frameworks, and innovation that drives meaningful results. Join a team where expertise meets execution, and where your work truly matters. Read more here: www.intertwineassociates.com

Key Role

Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment as a Business Financial Manager supporting large-scale, high-impact research and development initiatives. Leverage expertise in financial management, program budgeting, and administrative coordination to help shape and execute complex, multi-year programs in science, technology, and healthcare innovation. Collaborate with program managers, scientists, engineers, and operational staff to ensure budgets are developed, tracked, and executed effectively, while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and organizational policies. Provide strategic financial insights, develop forecasts, monitor program performance, and deliver high-quality reports and presentations to support decision-making at all levels. Operate with minimal guidance, balancing multiple priorities while delivering timely, accurate, and actionable results.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) model, such as ARPA-H, DARPA, ARPA-E, IARPA
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in federal government financial management, preferably in a research and development environment
• Proven ability to build, manage, and track complex program budgets and funding justifications
• Experience with grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other funding mechanisms
• Strong understanding of federal financial regulations, accounting principles, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency with financial modeling tools and resource planning systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required

Additional Qualifications

• Experience supporting science, technology, or healthcare-related programs in a federal or commercial environment
• Knowledge of the biomedical research and innovation ecosystem
• Familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
• Ability to work effectively across diverse, multidisciplinary teams and with external partners

Intertwine Associates LLC – Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Intertwine Associates LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Employment decisions at Intertwine Associates LLC are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We comply with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and strive to ensure that our workplace reflects the values of fairness, equity, and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status. We also prohibit retaliation against individuals who report discrimination, participate in investigations, or otherwise exercise their rights under equal employment laws.

Intertwine Associates LLC is proud to support the mission of our clients, including U.S. Federal Government agencies, by providing exceptional technical talent and services. As such, certain roles may require U.S. citizenship or specific security clearances in accordance with federal contract requirements.

About the company

Intertwine Associates