Senior Financial Manager: Strategic Budget & PPBE (On-site)

ARA Career; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Senior Financial Manager to support PPBE activities and budgeting. The role is full-time and on-site, requiring expert budgeting, data analysis, and interaction with senior government offices.

The candidate should have a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, a finance/accounting background, and strong MS Office skills. The position emphasizes reporting, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory compliance within DoW structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or similar discipline.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience interfacing with government personnel.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist budget formulation and execution to meet benchmarks.
• Support funding documentation and interagency agreements.
• Process financial data across DoW and DAI systems.
• Track funds, query reports, and identify trends.
• Prepare budget exhibits and decision papers; maintain files.
• Participate in midyear reviews and monitor obligations.

Skills

Excellent writing, speaking, and Inter

Prioritization of assignments

Organization and time management

Interfacing with government personnel

U.S. citizen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Senior Financial Manager to support PPBE activities and budgeting. The role is full-time and on-site, requiring expert budgeting, data analysis, and interaction with senior government offices.

The candidate should have a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, a finance/accounting background, and strong MS Office skills. The position emphasizes reporting, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory compliance within DoW structures.