Contract Billing 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 looking for a Contract Billing Manager to lead our
 Civil System Group (CSG) Contracts Billing department.

This leadership role offers the chance to manage a department that supports over
 $200 million in annual federal, state, non-profit, and commercial billings.
 You'll lead an experienced team and have the opportunity to drive process
 improvements, implement best practices, and shape the future of our billing
 operations. Bring your contract billing expertise and do your best work at
 Aerospace! We are looking for a team-oriented, self-starter to join us!

This position is based at our El Segundo, California campus on a hybrid
 schedule: four days per week on-site, with one day of remote work. On-site
 presence is essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading
 your department, and supporting audit and customer engagement activities.

What You'll Be Doing

* Lead, develop, and manage a team of four billing professionals, managing
    performance, providing mentorship, and fostering a culture of accuracy and
    continuous improvement
  
* Design, implement, and maintain internal controls and billing processes to
    ensure compliance with government contracting regulations, accounting
    standards, and corporate objectives
  
* Develop and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to
    enhance efficiency and accuracy across $200M+ in annual billings
  
* Collaborate with senior management, accounting teams, contract
    administrators, and external customers to develop strategic billing solutions
    that meet complex invoicing requirements
  
* Oversee the department's month-end close processes, ensuring timely and
    accurate financial reporting
  
* Provide strategic guidance on invoicing standards, documentation
    requirements, and compliance across multiple contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M)
  
* Monitor collections activities and maintain strong customer relationships to
    ensure timely payment

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
  
* 8+ years of experience in contract billing, reporting, or revenue accounting
    with increasing responsibility
  
* Proven experience managing and developing teams, including performance
    management and operational oversight
  
* Experience preparing invoices for different contract types (e.g.,
    cost-reimbursable/CPFF, firm fixed-price/FFP, time and materials/T&M)
  
* Effective communication and relationship-building skills with a
    customer-service orientation
  
* Experience collecting on past due accounts
  
* Experience supporting month-end and/or year-end closes
  
* Experience working with and responding to auditor requests
  
* Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, People Soft) and MS Excel

How You Can Stand Out

 Candidates with one or more of these qualifications will be particularly
 competitive:

* CPA certification or MBA degree
  
* Deep knowledge of government contracting regulations (FAR, DFAR) and cost
    accounting standards (CAS-414, Incurred Cost Claims)
  
* Advanced SAP S/4 experience with contract billing modules
  
* Strong analytical skills with experience building dashboards and leveraging
    data to drive process improvements

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on
 your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The
 grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within
 that range are determined through a wide variety of…