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.

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 two Divisions; the Ground & Communications Division (GCD) and Systems Integration & Launch Division (SELD). In this role you will report to the National Systems Group (NSG) CFO and support the GCD & SELD General Managers 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 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 NSG 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.

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 GCD & SELD General Managers as your primary customers; responsible for establishing standard corporate processes to facilitate organizational and corporate level management;

provides leadership in the development of policies and procedures; develops 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 the GCD & SELD organizations, 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 (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…