M5: Alt Missions & Space Senior Manager, Program Cost Controls *ONSITE*

About the role

The Alternate Missions and Space (AM&S) Directorate within the Advanced Effectors & Space Sub Strategic Business Unit, a part of the Advanced Technology (AT) SBU, is seeking a finance professional to lead the management and oversight of a Sub-directorate with expected revenues exceeding $1.0B in the Long Range Plan (LRP).

Responsibilities

• Provide key recommendations based on analysis that drives shareholder value.
• Implement contractually required Earned Value Management (EVMS) reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop monthly forecasts, LRP, and AOP, providing tactical support of forecasts and plans using various financial tools (RPLAN, SAP, BW, Excel).
• Provide financial leadership in proposals, thinking strategically to develop competitive offerings and secure internal alignment.
• Develop, present, and defend business case analyses to secure investment.
• Evaluate and improve internal controls, tools, and processes.
• Lead and develop program controls teams.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Math, or a directly related field, or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience.
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Active, in-scope (Top-Secret) and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Earned Value Management experience to include IBRs (Integrated Baseline Reviews) (Leading at suppliers and program), delivery of all EV CDRL formats including CSDR (Cost & Software Data Reporting) and CFSR (Contract Funds Status Report).
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and develop and apply solutions and process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of management both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to frame and interpret issues for Senior Management.
• Comfortable in a highly visible position with direct access to senior leadership.
• Experience in organizing, preparing, and presenting briefings to customers, management, and peers.
• Experience recognizing process shortfalls and successfully implementing positive change.