Mano Lani LLC has an opening for a Financial Analyst III that provides advanced financial management, analytical, acquisition, and administrative support to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Adaptive Capabilities Office (ACO). The position supports Strategic Explorations and Special Programs that enable high-risk, high-reward research and development (R&D) initiatives aligned with Department of War (DoW) priorities.
The analyst performs quantitative financial analysis, budget execution tracking, program planning support, and acquisition lifecycle coordination across multiple portfolios. Work directly supports ACO leadership, Program Managers, and front office staff in a fast-paced environment requiring responsiveness to short suspense requirements (24–48 hours).
All work is advisory in nature and does not include inherently governmental functions such as policy-making, decision-making, or final approval authority.
Position includes travel budget oversight for government personnel.
Occasional non-standard business hours may be required.
All new hires will complete an onboarding program in their first week.
Responsibilities:
• Provide quantitative financial analysis supporting investment programs, including evaluation of financial and programmatic data, forecasting, and business valuation support.
• Develop, execute, and monitor program and office-level budgets across multiple portfolios, ensuring compliance with DoD financial regulations and ACO policies.
• Prepare, route, and track Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Purchase Requests (PRs), and related funding documentation.
• Maintain full financial execution oversight, including commitments, obligations, expenditures, forecasts, and required monthly and ad hoc reporting.
• Support development of program plans, quarterly reviews, budget justification materials, and Research and Development Descriptive Summaries (RDocs).
• Manage travel budget execution and tracking for ACO personnel, ensuring compliance with established thresholds and reporting requirements.
• Provide integrated program and administrative support including tasker tracking, calendar management, travel coord