Program Finance Manager, Advanced Technology Division (ATD)

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.

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Job Summary

Provides leadership in all areas of organizational and program analytics, financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities for the Advanced Technology Division (ATD).  In this role you will report to the National Systems Group (NSG) CFO and support the ATD General Manager as your primary customer.  Specific responsibilities include baseline management, direct delivery analysis, government customer interaction, 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 capital 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 Aerospace needs to deliver its value proposition to customers and to meet its goals.  Will work closely with NSG CFO to ensure a consistent vision and implementation of financial and program control policies, practices, and processes throughout The Aerospace Corporation.

Work Model

This position will be located 100% onsite in Chantilly, VA.

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; implement near-term and long-range strategies
• Member of the Finance organization and matrixed member of the Program Planning & Control (PP&C) organization supporting the ATD General Manager as your primary customer; responsible for establishing standard corporate processes to facilitate organizational and corporate level management; provide leadership in the development of policies and procedures; develops Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tied to Staff Technical Equivalent (STE) and financial goals.
• Serves as the primary business interface with senior level customers; maintains excellent working relationships with customer counterpart(s) to identify and secure contractual authorization and funding modifications; monitor funding and billing; process at-risk memos if needed
• Implements corporate standard financial processes, tools, and cadence within the ATD organization, optimizing compliance and efficiency; directs development and maintenance of baselines and forecasts / Estimates at Completion (EACs) that meet the program and company financial plan and the projects / programs Statements of Work (SOW)
• Develops and manages delivery (STE) and financial plans and forecasts for direct and indirect (labor and non-labor) funded activities at the organization and project / program level; tracks and performs analyses of various budgets and variances, drives corrective action, and maintains and reports organizational statistics / metrics to make informed business decisions; responsible for generation of accurate project / program contractual financial deliverables for customer as required as well as internal financial performance business reviews
• Supports strategic projects at the NSG and Corporate level
• Informs NSG CFO and ATD General Manager on financial trends, reporting unit performance and recommends corrective actions to achieve financial plans
• Tracks, facilitates, and recommends value-informed procurement, investing, and delivery decisions to the General Manager
• Assists in business financial acumen training for new technical managers

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
• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and communications skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with peers, direct reports, cu