DARPA Program Management/Financial Analyst

Amentum•Arlington, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum is a leading provider of scientific, engineering, and program management support services to some of the top agencies in the U.S. Government, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), NASA, the Department of Homeland Security, and the intelligence community. Amentum is currently seeking a DARPA Program Management / Financial Analyst to support new and ongoing DARPA R&D programs. This is a full-time position based in Arlington, VA with the opportunity for remote work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
Experience with DoD financial system(s) and processes.
Experience in relevant financial management of commercial or defense-related technology research and/or development programs.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a rapidly evolving environment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government TS/SCI Clearance.
Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DARPA programs highly desirable.
Military and/or defense program support experience.
Experience with the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system.
Military experience.
Ability to quickly identify and resolve program execution risks, mitigations, and issues.
Candidates should be self-starters capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Serve as a business and financial manager support contractor to DARPA Program Managers, DARPA leadership, and performers.
Prepare program expenditure plans.
Manage and monitor program budget execution.
Prepare DARPA budget execution documentation including Purchase Requests (PRs), Military Inter-Departmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Justifications, and 7600 Statements of Work (SOW).
Perform analyses of commitments, obligations, and expenditures performance.
Prepare financial information for briefings, presentations, and status reports.
Provide program management support.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.