DARPA - Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Finance Support Specialist
Amentum is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services to some of the top agencies in the U.S. government, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the intelligence community.
The mission of DARPA's Tactical Technology Office (TTO) is to reimagine every aspect of military hardware design, development, test, manufacture, and sustainment - with a focus on rapid, affordable, and scalable deployment - to create and prevent technological surprise. TTO's goal is to demonstrate compelling hardware at the smallest scale that traces to disruptive capability, with designs that reduce risk and cost by managing complexity and can be manufactured responsively and affordably. Additional information on TTO is available here: https://www.darpa.mil/about/offices/tto
Please note, position is contingent upon award
Amentum is seeking an experienced professional to support TTO as a Finance Specialist. In this role, you will provide comprehensive budget and financial tracking support to TTO office leadership - the Office Director, Deputy Director, and especially the Assistant Director for Program Management (ADPM), and Program Analyst (PA) - as a member of a Front Office team. This position will also regularly interact with Government Program Managers (PMs) and their support teams to assist in the management and execution of technology development programs.
This is a full-time position in Arlington, VA (Ballston area)
Responsibilities May Include:
Assisting in strategic planning and preparation of budget and presentation materials; preparation of financial and programmatic materials necessary to assist in the development and execution of TTO R&D programs
Developing, organizing, forecasting, and maintaining budgets; creating and coordinating budget documents and requests
Providing training and guidance to TTO business / financial managers (BFMs)
Providing budget planning, analysis, and execution support; applying budget and resource management principles and practices for developmental and operational programs
Reviewing and providing quality control on financial and budgetary documentation, ensuring correct formatting, formulas, etc.
Tracking financial deliverables and milestones for R&D programs and providing analysis of commitments, obligations, and expenditure performance and performing funds reconciliations
Assisting in the preparation of spend plans and documents; reporting to ADPM and PA on execution and adherence
Assisting in the development of budget submissions for the DARPA Directors Office, Department of War (DoW), and Congressional justifications
Assisting with developing, analyzing, and reconciling the President's Budget (PB) schedules
Supporting the drafting, review, and routing of Military Inter-departmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Inter-Governmental Transfers (IGTs), Inter-Agency Agreements (IAAs), and Purchase Requests (PRs)
Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of TTO efforts, including approved programs, new initiatives, seedlings, and Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) fund efforts
Ensuring the integrity of the funding obligation process; creating and/or tracking funding execution (Requisitions) documents for compliance with the appropriation
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders on budgetary and financial matters
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in business, finance, or a related field - substantial relevant occupational experience (~15 or more years) may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
At least ten (10) years of financial management and/or budgeting experience
Active Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Please note US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Demonstrated experience assisting in the generation and tracking of MIPRs, IGTs, and PRs
An understanding of Federal budget justifications such as Research and Development Descriptive Summaries (RDDS) and Congressional Justifications (CJ)
Understanding of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) process, including the Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Budget Estimate Submission (BES), and Program Budget Review (PBR) budget cycles
Familiarity with the Defense Logistics Agency Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system
The demonstrated professionalism, maturity, sound judgement, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with executive-level audiences in a dynamic, high-visibility environment
Creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving financial, administrative, and program management-related problems and issues
Ability to work independently or in a team setting as circumstances dictate
Ability to work on-site at full-time at DARPA in Arlington, VA
Highly Desired Attributes:
Prior DARPA experience
Active Top Secret security clearance
Please note US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Other ARPA agency (ARPA-H, IARPA, ARPA-E, etc.) experience
Prior experience in R&D environments
Amentum is a highly ethical, safety conscious employer with caring leaders and competitive total compensation. We offer multiple health care options so you can select the one that suits your needs. Our 401K requires no vesting periods for company matching funds. You'll receive 10 federal holidays that can easily be adjusted to your beliefs.
Compensation Details:
$120,000 - $180,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment @type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
02/03/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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