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).

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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 :

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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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