**Description** ARA employees are talented individuals with outstanding capabilities and excellent reputations who come together to solve many of our nation’s toughest challenges. Come and join are dynamic group of problem solvers at the Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of **Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc** ., ( www.ara.com ) We are seeking a full-time **Senior DoD Financial Manager** to be **on-site** at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA **.** The Senior DoD Financial Manager supports Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), Director of Business Operations. The role provides expertise for all Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities related to the DoD. This support includes interaction with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Comptroller and Washington Headquarters Services to ensure OUSD(A&S) equities are addressed. **Requirements for the** **Senior DoD Financial Manager** **:** + Oversee budget formulation and execution of the office’s appropriated budget to meet and exceed Comptroller execution benchmarks + Prepare budget exhibits (e.g. R1-R4) within the Comptroller Budget Exhibit database; assist with the development of budget Issue papers; and support documentation for Program Decision Memorandums; and generate and maintain files within Defense Agencies Initiative financial system + Prepare and participate in budget reviews; address unliquidated obligations; and monitor obligation and expenditure rates + Prepare overview briefings for presentation to congressional staff members and other senior government officials + Bachelor’s degree **and** **10 years of related** **accounting / financial management or a combination of experience is required** + Demonstrated direct experience in Department of Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) + **Must have an active Top-Secret security clearance** **and** **be eligible to access Sensitive Compartmentalized Information to apply for this position** + **Must be a U.S. citizen** + Organizational experience with the Office of the Secretary of Defense staff; ability to interact with senior government officials (up to 4-star + Senior Executive Service) **This will** **“WOW”** **us if you have:** + Master’s degree with at least 7 years’ experience is a suitable substitute + Active TS/SCI + Prior experience supporting OUSD (A&S), DBO Financial Office **ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at** **https://www.ara.com/benefits/** **.** Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the **Senior DoD Financial Manager** position. **Qualifications** **Behaviors** **Preferred** + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well + **Dedicated:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity **Motivations** **Preferred** + **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help + **Financial:** Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement **Education** **Preferred** + Bachelors or better in Finance, Accounting or Economics Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.