ARPA-H Business Financial Manager (BFM)

$90,000 - $140,000/Yr

Ecs Services - Fairfax, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fairfax, VA

1,001-5,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The ARPA-H Business Financial Manager (BFM) is a vital role within the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), a new agency under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This position is responsible for providing comprehensive financial and administrative support to Program Managers and the agency, focusing on building and managing program budgets, financial tracking, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The BFM will play a key role in supporting high-risk, high-reward research programs aimed at transforming human health.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Managers with the development and execution of 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, contractors, and other government agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a federal government financial management role, preferably in an R&D environment.
• At least 1 year experience supporting DARPA or related Federal 'ARPA' agencies (IARPA, ARPA-E, HSARPA).
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supporting federal or commercial health agency/organization is a plus.
• Knowledge of the biomedical research landscape is a plus.

Benefits

• Salary range of $90,000-$140,000
• Equal opportunity employer
• Affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans