GSC Business Operations Asc Manager / Lvl 4 / Arlington, TX

This position is in Arlington, TX. Must be a U.S. citizen—this position is located at a facility that requires special access.

About the role

You will be the Global Supply Chain Business Operations Asc Manager for the Global Supply Chain (GSC) cost control team. Our team is responsible for supporting Global Supply Chain finance, interfacing with program personnel, providing leadership to finance analysts, and fostering a cost-conscious culture.

The ideal candidate is a self-directed, analytical professional who thrives in a high-impact environment and enjoys shaping financial outcomes for critical defense programs. This role offers the chance to influence multi-billion-dollar supply-chain initiatives, work with cutting-edge aerospace technology, and expand expertise in program finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program personnel and finance partners to align cost-functional requirements.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and performance reviews for GSC finance analysts.
• Plan and oversee budgeting, sales forecasts, and Earned Value reporting.
• Prepare Estimates at Completion for subcontracts and material, and drive cost-conscious decision-making.
• Promote a culture of financial excellence and continuous improvement across the team.
• Perform financial analysis, establish performance management budgeting, and forecasting activities including variance analysis, trend identification, workforce planning drivers, risk and opportunities assessment, and development of mitigation plans.
• Integrate information from multiple financial systems, processes, and functions to consolidate data forensics into actionable business solution recommendations.
• Timely and accurately consolidate financial results (Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash, ROIC, Overhead, Discretionary Funding) and monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting to internal and external customers, including government contractual cost and schedule earned value management reporting.
• Develop and utilize forward-looking data analytics, visualization, and trend analysis to inform financial strategy and decision-making.
• Develop and provide actionable recommendations to key stakeholders to make sound financial and operating decisions.
• Maintain applicable internal and external (FAR, CAS, SEC, US GAAP) policy, procedure, and controls for compliance to support internal process and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise support to proposal development, basis of estimate, and negotiations, as required.

Requirements

• Adept at Excel, SAP/SAP MRP, and Material Sales Forecasting.
• Ability to learn computer interfaces and perform basic business functions, including the application of cost analysis principles.
• Commensurate experience with GSC Business Operations Cost Control.
• Able to transfer knowledge via training and guidance to other team members.
• Experience with detailed financial analysis and providing management-level recommendations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting programs with Earned Value Management (EVMS) procedures and policies.
• Experience with EFS.
• Superior Excel experience.
• Advocate for change and continuous improvement.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and reporting accuracy.
• Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
• Finance Experienced Professional.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Proposal and estimating experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (performance-based, not guaranteed)

For Washington state applicants only: Non-represented full-time employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $89,100.00 - $165,500.00. The salary range is a general guideline; actual offers consider factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and market/work location/business considerations.