Senior Business Advisor

JRAD is seeking candidates for Business and Financial Analyst positions to support health technology development initiatives for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

Roles/Responsibilities:

Provide programmatic, business operations, and budget support to the Government, including developing program budgets and office-level budgets and managing acquisition processes. Knowledge of the full scope of business and programmatic processes, procedures, and policies within a research and development (R&D) technical office is required.

Key responsibilities include:

Program Financial Formulation:

• Assist in strategic planning and preparation of technical, financial, and programmatic materials
• Provide budget information, conduct financial analyses, and ensure proper use of all funds
• Assist with the development of budget submissions

Program Financial Execution:

• Assist in creating Purchase Requests (PRs) and verify approved funding
• Review PRs for accuracy and adherence to regulations
• Provide training and assistance with financial tools
• Monitor financial systems and resolve issues

Program Financial Tracking:

• Prepare, maintain, and track program financial information
• Conduct baseline and re-baseline analyses
• Execute cost and performance analyses and management reporting procedures

Office Budget Support:

• Forecast, track, and update commitment, obligation, and expenditure data
• Create custom ad hoc financial reports
• Assist with travel projections and tracking

Program and Portfolio Tracking:

• Maintain understanding of technology portfolios and initiatives

Pre-award Support:

• Organize and administer contracts, grants, and agreements
• Analyze data, develop pricing, and draft records
• Post announcements and coordinate contract-related files
• Analyze cost elements, research contractual issues, and draft correspondence
• Assist in developing and reviewing Broad Agency Announcements

Post-award Support:

• Prepare contract modifications and necessary documentation
• Draft notices and monitor property status and invoicing

Procurement Support Analysis:

• Review documents and assist in drafting procurement updates and reports for Acquisition Policy Director

Required Skills and Education:

• Masters Degree (Accounting/Finance/ Business fields preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in financial management, budgeting, and analysis
• Strong understanding of financial systems and regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with government contracting and familiarity with ARPA-H financial processes is a plus

Security Clearance:

• The ability to obtain or maintain Public Trust

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.