Business Financial Manager (Secret Clearance #26-026) at Strategic Analysis, Inc. – Arlington, Virginia

Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is currently accepting applications for the position of Business Financial Manager (BFM) assigned to Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). DARPA BTO identifies and pursues high-risk, high-payoff research initiatives across a broad spectrum of science and engineering disciplines and transforms them into important, new game-changing technologies for U.S. national security. BTO is helping the Department of Defense expand technology-driven capabilities to detect novel threats and protect U.S. force readiness, deploy physiological interventions to maintain operational advantage, support warfighter readiness, and focus on operational biotechnology for mission success. BTO relies on the greater scientific research community to help identify and explore ideas that could potentially revolutionize the state-of-the-art.

*This position is contingent/based on award and anticipated start date would be June 2026

As a Business Financial Manager (BFM), you will:

Provide comprehensive programmatic, financial, and administrative support to our government clients, including but not limited to: financial tracking and analysis, budget preparation/maintenance assistance, solicitation preparation and management, tracking of deliverables and milestones, maintaining schedule and calendar, meeting support, preparation of correspondence, and maintaining files
The ideal Business Financial Manager (BFM) is motivated, driven, and meets the following criteria:

Minimum of three (3) years of related financial and administrative assistance experience; relevant Experience with two (2) years of DARPA experience highly desirable
Experience in developing, organizing, forecasting, and maintaining financial budgets and tracking technical and financial milestones.
Experience in creating and coordinating budget and acquisition funding documents and has knowledge/competence in analysis is required.
Superior working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required) Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating small meetings.
Excellent written and verbal communication, Keen eye for detail and the ability to multitask.
Can operate well in a group dynamic, think creatively and critically, and has a fundamental understanding of government budgeting and a fundamental understanding of government contracting.
Can produce work products that are accurate in presentation, context and can remain focused in in stressful and fluctuating situations.
Proficient in the use of Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) and the creation/modification of Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs).

Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Clearance
Current DoD Secret Clearance