Program Finance Manager

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Program Finance Manger to join its organization. This role provides leadership in all areas of organizational and program analytics, financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) support Division. In this role you will report to the Civil Systems Group (CSG) CFO and support the NNSA General Manager as your primary customer. Specific responsibilities include baseline management, direct delivery analysis, tracking of funding, annual and multi-year budgeting, development of financial forecasts (EACs) and planning scenarios, development and implementation of financial and operational metrics, dashboards, and expenditure planning. Responsible for improvements in financial and business processes. Will serve as a trusted financial advisor to all levels of the Division, providing the financial data, trends analysis, and predictive analytics the corporation needs to deliver its value proposition to customers and to meet its goals. Will work closely with CSG CFO to ensure a consistent vision and implementation of financial and program control policies, practices, and processes throughout the Company.

This position is full-time onsite at our Aerospace Chantilly, Virginia location.

What You’ll Be Doing

• •Integral member of the organization and corporate management teams; key business advisor to senior leaders and organization managers; significant contributor in the development of administrative strategic plans and business-related processes; implements near-term and long-range strategies
• •As a member of the Finance organization supporting the NNSA General Manager as your primary customer, you are responsible for establishing standard corporate processes to facilitate organizational and corporate level management; provide leadership in the development of policies and procedures; develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tied to Professional Technical Staff (PTS) and financial goals
• •Serves as the primary business interface with senior level customers; maintains excellent working relationships with customer counterpart(s). Monitor funding and billing, develop reports, perform analysis, and provide program financial contractual deliverables; process at risk memos if needed
• •Implements corporate standard financial processes, tools, and cadence within CSG, optimizing compliance and efficiency; directs development and maintenance of baselines and forecasts / EACs that meet the program and company financial plan and the projects / programs Statements of Work (SOW)

Develops and manages delivery PTS and financial plans and forecasts for direct and indirect funded activities at the organization level; tracks and performs analyses for various budgets; and maintains organizational statistics

• •Supports strategic projects at the Group and corporate level
• •Informs CSG CFO and NNSA General Manager on financial trends, reporting unit performance and recommends corrective actions to achieve financial plans

• •Compares and analyzes financial results with plans and forecasts, identifies trends, assess and communicate reliable metrics that management can use to make informed business decisions
• •Makes or recommends value-informed purchasing, investing, and delivery decisions on behalf of the General Manager
• •May manage direct reports

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• •Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
• •Eight or more years of experience in financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting
• •Strong analytical skills; proactive in analyzing data and variances to help inform future performance
• •Experience with data analytic and business intelligence tools or software.
• •Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and communications skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with peers, direct reports, customers, and leadership
• •Experience with baseline management and planning, forecasting / EACs, and estimating, and/or cost/schedule integration techniques
• •Detail-oriented and passionate about producing accurate reports.
• •Experience in program management reporting and briefing, risk management tracking and/or corrective action plans
• •Ability to establish rapport and build trust quickly at all levels of the organization
• •Cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to make critical decisions and influence others
• •Experience with all contract types and revenue recognition principles
• •Two or more years of experience in a US government (Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) contracting environment
• •Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changes as needed

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• •MBA, CPA and/or advanced degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field
• •Prior experience as a Financial or Program Control Manager, or equivalent, is desired.
• •Prior experience within a research or federally funded research & development (FFRDC) environment is desired
• •Experience with tools such as Tableau, SAP 4HANA, Fiori, and superior EXCEL skills
• •Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build strong and trusted working relationships with stakeholders and with geographically dispersed teams
• •Knowledge of governmental and government contractor budgeting systems and practices
• •Knowledge of cost accounting standards (CAS) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• •Applies critical thinking to determine which ideas to pursue and implement. Anticipates customers' future needs and effectively influences others to adjust and pursue different paths when warranted

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$134,700.00 - $202,100.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• •Operate Strategically
• •Lead Change
• •Engage with Impact
• •Foster Innovation
• •Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexi