Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.
Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies
The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.
You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.
If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.
Position Description:
The Business Operations Manager will lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for aerospace and defense programs, ensuring compliance with U.S. Government regulations and company policies. This role will partner closely with the Space Solutions VP/Directors, program management, operations, contracts, scheduling, EV management, and executive leadership to drive business performance, manage program profitability, and ensure accurate, timely financial data for decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in government and commercial contracting, cost accounting, and earned value management, along with proven leadership skills in a high-compliance environment. This role can be remote/hybrid but may entail up to 50% travel time to various Voyager locations (predominantly TX and OH).
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the development of annual budgets, multi-year forecasts, and long-range financial plans for assigned business units/programs.
- Drive Product Line performance to meet or exceed Annual Operating Plan, as well as implement initiatives to improve proficiency.
- Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership, enabling informed business decisions and resource allocations.
- Drive process improvements and best practices in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
Program Finance & Compliance
- Oversee financial performance of multiple Aerospace/Defense and Commercial programs, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and internal objectives.
- Utilize Earned Value principles to monitor and analyze program cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and other U.S. Government regulations.
- Support contract pricing, cost proposals, and negotiations in coordination with Contracts and Business Development teams.
- Interface with accounts payable and accounts receivable teams, processes, and/or suppliers.
- Interface with Gov’t and Commercial Customers to develop working relationships.
- When applicable, interface with external accounting teams and/or auditors, and assist in preparation or documentation for any external audits.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive leadership and corporate stakeholders.
- Analyze variances, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate project cost and revenue recognition in compliance with GAAP and government accounting standards.
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage and mentor a team of finance analysts and program controllers, providing guidance on Voyager’s financial practices and procedures.
- Promote a culture of accountability, improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, while encouraging team members to contribute new ideas and solutions.
- Provide training on government compliance, program finance, and company financial policies.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in aerospace, defense, or other government contracting environments.
- Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and EVMS.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and ERP/MRP systems (e.g. NetSuite, ForProject, MS Project).
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional projects.
Preferred:
- CPA, CMA, or MBA.
- Experience in both fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contract environments.
- Prior involvement in DCMA/DCAA audits.
Core Competencies
- Strategic financial acumen with operational awareness.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while driving complete, on-time deliveries.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
- High integrity and commitment to compliance.
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Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes a competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
California pay range
$125,000 - $200,000 USD
Colorado pay range
$125,000 - $200,000 USD
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What We Do
Voyager Space is a space technology company dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth and accelerating the development of a sustainable space economy. With nearly 20 years of spaceflight heritage and over 1500 successful missions, Voyager delivers space station infrastructure and services and technology solutions to commercial customers, civil and national security government agencies, academic and research institutions, and more.
