Hybrid DoD R&D Financial Manager

ecsfederal; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Business Financial Manager to support DARPA's Biological Technologies Office in Arlington, VA, with a hybrid work schedule. This role is contingent upon contract award.

You will lead end-to-end program budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking, while coordinating OTAs, grants, and contracts, and delivering data-driven reports to stakeholders. Required: Bachelor's in accounting/finance and at least 3 years in federal financial management, with knowledge of PPBE and

Qualifications

• 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 with OTAs, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Experience with financial modeling tools.
• Experience with Budgeting and PPBE.

Responsibilities

• Financial Lifecycle Management: Manage end-to-end program budgets, forecasting, and preparation of award documents (OTAs, grants, contracts).
• Performance Tracking & Compliance: Monitor milestones and metrics for 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 stakeholders.
• Contracting & Legal Coordination: Oversee the award lifecycle by coordinating with contracting officers and legal counsel.
• Operational Support: Organize program-level workshops and meetings and manage travel logistics and correspondence.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships between DARPA staff and external research performers for program execution.

Skills

Financial lifecycle management

Performance tracking & compliance

Data-driven reporting

Contracting & legal coordination

Operational support

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Business Financial Manager to support DARPA's Biological Technologies Office in Arlington, VA, with a hybrid work schedule. This role is contingent upon contract award.

You will lead end-to-end program budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking, while coordinating OTAs, grants, and contracts, and delivering data-driven reports to stakeholders. Required: Bachelor's in accounting/finance and at least 3 years in federal financial management, with knowledge of PPBE and