[Hiring] ARPA-H Business Financial Manager @ECS Tech Inc

Role Description

ECS is seeking an ARPA-H Business Financial Manager (BFM) - HSF/SSO to work remotely. The Business Financial Manager (BFM) plays a critical role in supporting ARPA-H's mission by providing comprehensive financial and administrative support to Program Managers (PMs) and the broader agency. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Programmatic Support:
  • Assist Program Managers (PMs) with the development and execution of their program budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and analyzing expenditures.
  • Prepare and manage financial documents such as OTAs, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
  • Track and manage program milestones and deliverables, ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
  • Monitor and report on program performance metrics, providing insights to PMs and leadership.
• Financial Management:
  • Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts for assigned programs.
  • Analyze financial data and trends, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
  • Prepare financial reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with all Federal financial regulations and agency policies.
• Administrative Support:
  • Manage program contracts and awards, coordinating with contracting officers and legal counsel.
  • Organize and facilitate program meetings and workshops.
  • Prepare correspondence and presentations for various audiences.
  • Manage travel and other program expenses.
• Collaboration:
  • Work effectively with a diverse team of ARPA-H staff, including Program Managers, scientists, engineers, and administrative professionals.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including performers and grant recipients (research teams), contractors, and other government agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience directly supporting a DARPA Technical Office in a BFM role.
• Minimum of 5 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, PPBE, resource.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.
• Active Public Trust or ability to obtain.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000
• General Description of Benefits