Sr. Business Advisor

Position Objective

The Senior Business Advisor plays a critical role in providing expert advice and guidance to office leadership on business, administrative, programmatic, and financial matters. This position involves advising on strategic planning, financial formulation, execution, tracking, and budget support activities to ensure the successful development and execution of HSF within the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) mission. If you meet the qualifications and are eager to contribute your expertise to support the success of ARPA-H's programs, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Business Advisor position. Your contributions will be instrumental in ensuring effective financial management and program support within the office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Program Financial Formulation :

2. Assist in strategic planning and preparation of technical, financial, and programmatic materials.

3. Provide budget information, conduct financial analyses, and ensure proper use of funds.

4. Assist with the development of comprehensive budget submissions.

5. Program Financial Execution :

6. Support the creation of Purchase Requests (PRs) and verify approved funding.

7. Review PRs for accuracy and adherence to regulations, providing guidance and support as needed.

8. Assist in monitoring financial systems and collecting obligation documentation.

9. Program Financial Tracking :

10. Aid in the preparation, maintenance, and tracking of program financial information.

11. Ensure programs are in technical, schedule, and cost compliance.

12. Execute cost and performance analyses and management reporting procedures.

13. Office Budget Support :

14. Assist in forecasting, tracking, and updating commitment, obligation, and expenditure data for the office budget.

15. Create custom ad hoc financial reports and provide training to BFMs.

16. Support planning travel projections and tracking travel expenditures.

17. Research and Development Descriptive Summaries (RDDS) Support :

18. Aid in the accurate preparation and timely submission of RDDS.

19. Update spreadsheets tracking financial changes and compile PM input.

20. Program and Portfolio Tracking :

21. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of technology portfolios and initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree Requirement: Bachelor's degree in any field.

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in budget forecasting and tracking.

• Ability to provide strategic guidance and leadership.

• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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GAP Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

Position contingent on contract award.

Requisition ID: 6820