Business 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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Job Description
We are seeking a Business Manager to become a member of the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Business Management Team. The successful candidate will manage financial, operational, and strategic business functions for the OCIO organizations at Aerospace. Responsibilities will include formulation and management of annual budgets, financial and operational analysis and presentation of results, strategic partnership with leadership to efficiently achieve organizational goals, and coordination with various service organizations to ensure successful business operations. This position will be a valued business partner to senior leadership, providing financial planning, data review and analysis, status reporting and project management support.
What You’ll Be Doing
An integral member of the organizations’ management teams, significantly contributing business-related decision making, identification of process improvements, and leading process change implementation.
Partners with organizational management to lead the annual budget formulation, including allocation and prioritization of resources and development of a tactical business strategy to attain strategic organizational goals.
Optimizes compliance with contracts and corporate policies and practices.
Develops financial forecasts and manages the overall budget for organizational activities.
Provides monthly and ad-hoc financial and operational analytical support to aid in strategic decision making.
Recommends, implements, and reports on benchmarks for measuring financial and operating performance.
Monitors and communicates trends interprets data analytics and assesses implications along with developing actionable strategies.
Identifies opportunities for future savings, cost efficiencies and operational efficiencies within the organization.
Establishes, coordinates, and facilitates communications designed to enhance the exchange of information throughout the organization.
Provides leadership with regular business updates at staff meetings.
Serves as primary liaison with service organizations.
Serves on corporate or cross-organizational committees, task forces, and study groups; provides guidance for, reviews and ensures consistency of, administrative and operating practices among sub-organizations and facilities; may present organization viewpoint on administrative and operational issues to both internal and external contacts.
Provides ad hoc project management support on a variety of financial and operational projects, including planning, scheduling, tracking of deliverables, setting performance goals, and monitoring of performance.
Perform special projects to include developing and improving strategic processes within the Business Management Community and with functional organizations.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Typically, 8 or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance management, or business management.
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance issued by the U.S. Government, U.S. citizenship is required.
Experience in cost tracking and budget ownership.
Ability to anticipate need for, develop, and implement business processes and reports to keep management informed of financial status.
Exceptional analytical skills. Ability to independently create and accurately analyze data.
Excellent computer skills, particularly in the use of MS Office (Excel, Project, Word and PowerPoint).
Experience in SAP, Business Warehouse, data analytics tools and knowledge management and
collaboration tools. Ability to quickly learn and utilize management systems and tools.Excellent communication skills (written and oral) to support the preparation and presentation of briefings for internal dissemination.
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance issued by the U.S. Government and U.S. Citizenship is required
How You Can Stand Out
Strong business partnering skills in both finance and administrative business functions.
Adaptable with a proven track record of building strong working relationships within an organization.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with various organizations, tying them all together with a strategic vision and focus.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with corporate service organizations (e.g., Finance, IT, Facilities, Security, and Corporate Communications) and effectively interface with all levels of management and staff.
Advanced business-related degree and/or professional certification (CPA, CFA, MBA)
Secret clearance issued by the U.S. Government.
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.