Strategic Budget & Programs Manager (Govt R&D)

Valiant-Harbor-International,-LL; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Harbor International is seeking a skilled Business Financial Manager to support ARPA-H with programmatic, financial, and administrative tasks in a government environment.

The role requires budgeting, forecasting, and close coordination of budgets and milestones. This is a full-time hybrid position near Washington, DC, with a focus on accuracy, communication, and collaboration in fast-paced settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience providing financial, budgetary, and administrative support within a government environment.
• Experience developing, organizing, forecasting, and maintaining budgets and tracking technical and financial milestones.
• Knowledge of government budgeting and government contracting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in dynamic environments.
• Ability to operate effectively in team-based, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive programmatic, financial, and administrative support to ARPA-H R&D programs.
• Perform financial tracking and analysis, including budget preparation and administration.
• Support solicitation preparation and management.
• Track deliverables, milestones, schedules, and calendars.
• Develop, organize, forecast, and maintain financial budgets.
• Create and coordinate budget and acquisition funding documents.
• Facilitate meetings and support related administrative activities.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Government contracting

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance

Job description

Valiant Harbor International is seeking a skilled Business Financial Manager to support ARPA-H with programmatic, financial, and administrative tasks in a government environment.

The role requires budgeting, forecasting, and close coordination of budgets and milestones. This is a full-time hybrid position near Washington, DC, with a focus on accuracy, communication, and collaboration in fast-paced settings.