ECS · 2 months ago
ARPA-H Business Financial Manager (BFM)
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government, and they are seeking an ARPA-H Business Financial Manager (BFM) to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). The BFM will provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to Program Managers, including building and managing budgets, financial tracking, and ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
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Responsibilities
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
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 (research teams), contractors, and other government agencies
Qualification
Required
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, resource
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract
Active Public Trust or ability to obtain
Preferred
Experience supporting federal or commercial health agency/organization is a plus
Knowledge of the biomedical research landscape a plus
Company
ECS
ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-01-31Acquired
2015-04-10Private Equity
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