Senior Manager, Finance, and Business Operations

Overview

A leading organization in digital modernization is seeking a Senior Manager of Finance and Business Operations to oversee financial management for a major program delivering IT solutions to a NASA customer. This role involves managing a program with a total contract value exceeding $2 billion and annual revenue over $200 million. The position offers a fully remote work arrangement, with a preference for candidates located within 50 miles of a NASA center.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial aspects of a large-scale program, including accurate and timely financial reporting and forecasting (net bookings, revenue, operating income/fee, and cash flow).
• Collaborate with program teams and cross-functional departments to maintain budget and estimate at completion (EAC) compliance with contract and policy requirements.
• Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities.
• Provide recommendations to senior leadership to support critical business decisions.
• Lead proposal pricing and cost volume efforts; build internal and external relationships to support program growth and strategic objectives.
• Drive continuous improvements in reporting processes and systems to enhance speed, consistency, and accuracy of key performance indicator (KPI) reporting.
• Develop and mentor team members, including career development, training, skills enhancement, recruitment, and retention.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of relevant finance experience (e.g., FP&A, Pricing, Program Finance) or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing diverse teams or projects under tight deadlines.
• Strategic vision with the ability to drive new business capture and develop business case analyses.
• Strong financial analysis skills and ability to advise senior management on financial and strategic matters.
• Experience with financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and annual operating plans.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems, processes, and tools.
• Understanding of accounting principles, estimate at completion (EAC), and booking rates.
• Familiarity with government contracting and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain at least a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial systems such as Costpoint, Oracle Analytics Cloud, Cognos, Power BI, and ServiceNow.
• Knowledge of GAAP financial statement reporting and accounting methods.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $116,350 to $210,325, with a program budget salary typically between mid $150,000 to low $180,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Compensation considerations include job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market alignment, and applicable agreements or laws.
• Benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans.

Location

• This is a 100% telework position.
• Preference for candidates located within 50 miles of a NASA center.

Note: The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance or higher.