Francis Costello

Francis Costello is an experienced Budget Analyst currently working at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) since September 2022. Prior to this role, Francis served in similar positions at the US AbilityOne Commission and the Department of Veterans Affairs, where responsibilities included preparing budget plans, reconciling financial transactions, and monitoring funding levels. Additional experience includes a tenure at the National Institutes of Health, where contributions to a $30 billion annual budget involved developing funding allocation recommendations and data analyses. Earlier career involvement at the Department of Health and Human Services focused on analyzing Medicaid program changes and supporting budget formulation processes. Academic credentials include a Master of Public Administration in Budgeting and Public Finance from the University at Albany, along with a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Geneseo.