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Joint Research & Development, Inc.

Business and Financial Analyst

Joint Research & Development, Inc., Washington, DC


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).

Roles/Responsibilities:
  • Provide comprehensive business and financial support to Project Managers (PMs)
  • Responsible for performing a range of tasks to ensure the effective formulation, execution, and tracking of program finances.
  • Key responsibilities include:

Program Financial Formulation:
  • 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

Program Financial Execution:
  • 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

Program Financial Tracking:
  • 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
  • Create custom ad hoc financial reports
  • Assist with travel projections and tracking.

Program and Portfolio Tracking:
  • Maintain understanding of technology portfolios and initiatives.


Required Skills and Education:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ 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:
  • Public Trust is required


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
  • Dental 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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