Business Financial Manager

Business Financial Manager Job Number: R0242856 The Opportunity To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can create processes, communicate requirements, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether completing an immediate task, recognizing a process gap, recommending a solution, or flexing to support an emerging requirement, our clients need someone who can help manage operations while managing responses to external inquiries in a timely manner. That is why we need you, an experienced Business Financial Manager who can oversee financial planning and analysis, budget management, and financial compliance to support the agency’s mission‑driven initiatives and projects and provide high‑quality support. Responsibilities As part of our team, you will serve as a strategic technical advisor to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA‑H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government‑funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. You will work with world‑class scientists and engineers to support the development of high‑impact solutions to society’s most challenging health problems. You will leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support of senior ARPA‑H decision makers, maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assist with the management of current programs, and facilitate commercialization of successfully developed technologies. You will also serve as a Business Financial Manager helping clients develop stakeholder management strategies, establish new business processes, and complete research and analysis to determine viable solutions. You will be responsible for managing incoming requirements, facilitating engagements within offices and across the Agency, and be readily available to shift focus to fulfill emerging client requests. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client’s mission, and problem‑solving will enable the mission’s success. Qualifications Experience serving in a financial management role such as Business Financial Manager (BFM) within a government, research, or innovation‑focused organization Experience planning, organizing, and facilitating stakeholder engagements such as meetings or workshops Experience providing financial, budgetary, and administrative support within a government environment Experience developing, forecasting, managing, and maintaining budgets, including tracking technical and financial milestones Experience preparing, coordinating, and managing budget and acquisition funding documentation Knowledge of federal budgeting, appropriations, acquisition processes, and government contracting Ability to conduct financial and programmatic analyses Public Trust determination Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration Nice if You Have Experience supporting ARPA‑H, DARPA, or similar research and development organizations Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment while exercising sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills Ability to produce high‑quality work products that are accurate, well‑organized, and responsive to leadership requirements Ability to remain adaptable and effective in dynamic, high‑visibility, and rapidly changing environments Ability to display integrity, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail Ability to pay strict attention to detail and manage multiple priorities simultaneously Possession of excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) Vetting Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required. Compensation Salary range: $53,000.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology