Business Financial Analyst (ARPA-H)

Are you a creative financial problem-solver who can think critically under pressure? Do you have experience supporting ARPA or similar government programs?

Ripple Effect is looking for a highly skilled and dedicated Business Financial Analyst with at least 6 years of programmatic financial operations experience to support our client’s mission. This role is integral to ensuring the financial health of ARPA-H's innovative health research programs. The Business Finance Analyst will analyze and prepare the organization’s budget and analyze financial data, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance, identify risks, and support financial planning. 

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We offer a diverse and engaging work environment, with a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

General Information 

• Job Code: PRO-FN-04T 

• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD 

• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular  
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 

• Telework: Partial or Full Time 

• Travel Required: Ad hoc to local client site 

• Clearance: Public Trust

• Citizenship: N/A
• Number of Openings: 3

• Salary Range: $96,534.00 - $111,014.00 per year (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Support programmatic, financial, and administrative support to ARPA-H's PHO programs, including but not limited to: financial tracking, data entry and recordkeeping, analysis and reporting, budget preparation, and management of project-specific budgets.
• Monitor and report on variances, implementing corrective actions as needed to ensure financial sustainability.
• Reviews the quality of budget and financial data to identify data quality issues, identify data gaps, ensure compliance with financial policies and reconcile budget balances. 
• Contribute to the development and implementation of recommendations to conform with budgetary policies and achieve financial objectives.  
• Compiles budget and other financial data in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and other financial reports and analyses to develop meaningful and useful reports for stakeholders both on a periodic and ad-hoc basis. 
• Develops briefing materials for senior executives by utilizing financial modeling and data analytic tools to analyze data and produce financial summaries. 
• Contributes to solicitation preparation and management, tracking of deliverables and milestones, maintaining schedule and calendar, meeting support, preparation of correspondence, and maintaining files.
• Support relationship management with client, senior executives, and both internal and external stakeholders (e.g., other departments, consultants, vendors, etc.).
• Provides recommendations on technical approaches to accomplish project objectives for complex or large programs including meeting cadence, budgeting or financial approaches, project timelines, resource needs, communication strategies, and data management.
• May contribute to selection or implementation of technologies that support financial and budgeting activities, developing automated forecasting and reporting tools to increase productivity. 

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field, Masters degree preferred 
• 6 years of relevant experience

Basic Requirements 

• Previous experience supporting a Government Research agency (ARPA-H, DARPA, ONR, R&E, AFRL, etc.) in government program financial and administrative support.  
• Advanced knowledge of financial modeling and data analytic tools, as well as relevant systems for financial, accounting, property management, reporting, and other related systems. 
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and federal regulations. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of organizational policies and regulations that may impact budgeting and financial compliance.
• 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. 
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other MS Office products.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle a wide variety of tasks, including briefing support and general administration. 

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.  

Skills That Set You Apart 

• Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA)
• Proven experience as a Business Finance Analyst or similar role within a government or research-focused organization. 
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating small meetings. 
• 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. 

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! 

About Ripple Effect 

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple  

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at [email protected] or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.