Business Financial Manager BFM

Business & Financial Management (BFM) Analyst

Ventus Executive Solutions is a dynamic small business at the forefront of innovation and consulting. We prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and a sense of belonging. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract top talent. As part of the Ventus Solutions team, you’ll collaborate with government and industry leaders to develop constructive architecture models that inform decision‐making at the highest levels of the Department of Defense.

We value curiosity, collaboration, and excellence and are committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship and continuous learning.

You will provide programmatic, financial, and administrative support to a diverse portfolio of DoD‑relevant research programs. Your responsibilities include supporting day‑to‑day business operations, financial execution, and coordination activities, ensuring accurate budget tracking, timely deliverables, and effective communication across government, performer, and contractor teams. You must have hands‑on experience with government budgeting processes, acquisition documentation, and financial systems, and be able to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility research environment.

Hybrid:
Onsite support required in Arlington, VA.

Secret clearance required (Top Secret preferred).

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, management, or a related field.
• Minimum six years of relevant financial and administrative support experience, including direct DARPA program support.
• Experience developing, organizing, forecasting, and maintaining program budgets.
• Experience creating and coordinating budget and acquisition funding documents.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to financial and technical detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Experience organizing and facilitating small to medium‑sized meetings up to 100 participants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government budget and contracting processes.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and perform effectively in a high‑tempo environment.
• Proficiency with Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) and experience creating or modifying Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs).

• Prior experience supporting multiple concurrent R&D or technical programs.
• Experience supporting senior DoD or research agency leadership.
• Familiarity with DARPA solicitation development and performer tracking.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Experience working in hybrid or on‑site government research environments.

Senior level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Finance and Sales.