ARPA-H Business Financial Manager (BFM) - HSF/SSO

Overview

This role supports the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through comprehensive financial and administrative support for Program Managers (PMs) and broader agency needs. Responsibilities include building and managing program budgets, conducting financial tracking and analysis, supporting solicitation and acquisition materials, and coordinating funding forecasts-to-actuals.

This position is remote.

Responsibilities

Programmatic Support

• Assist Program Managers (PMs) 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 and provide 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 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 relationships with external partners, including performers and grant recipients (research teams), contractors, and other government agencies.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing briefings and other documents of a biomedical, scientific research, or healthcare nature, including support for strategic messaging development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000

Location

• Remote