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Business Manager II

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Lone Tree, CO, USA
143K-197K Annually
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Lone Tree, CO, USA
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Lead program financial operations including budgeting, EVM deliverables, month-end reporting, cost control, EAC review, audit support, and resource planning. Manage staff, advise IPTs on financial decisions, and ensure compliance with DoD and government contracting standards.
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The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.

Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and management skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? This is the opportunity for you! The Business Manager II is responsible for leading and overseeing business operations with a focus on financial performance and strategic resource planning. This role involves managing budgets, overseeing costs, coordinating business resource planning/tracking, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. The Business Manager II also acts as a key liaison between business groups, business organizations and/or Corporate Program Finance.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and reviews key financial and EVM deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensures program execution remains within negotiated contractual parameters and applicable government cost control guidelines.
  • Direct management and development of individual contributors, including scope assignments, coaching, performance feedback, and professional growth.
  • Ensure consistent execution of program finance processes and accurate incorporation of contractual, scope, and funding changes into cost control systems.
  • Oversee month-end performance activities and preparation of month-end reports; review Estimates at Completion (EACs) for accuracy and reasonableness.
  • Partner directly with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) leads, serving as an advisor to support informed decision-making and program objectives.
  • Advises on Earned Value Management (EVM) best practices and general compliance.
  • Lead audit support activities and assist with complex financial data requests.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 9+ years of experience in finance, accounting, business operations, or a related field with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. 
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and/or projections.
  • Hands-on expertise in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial reporting, including financial systems and analysis.
  • Proficiency with EVMS tools (e.g. Cobra, Empower)
  • Experience working in hybrid, cross-functional, and geographically distributed teams.
  • Strong ability to analyze and interpret financial or EVM data and prepare reports or projections.
  • Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, or public auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Extensive experience with multiple government contract types, including FFP, FPI, FPLOE, T&M, CPAF, CPFF, CPIF, and hybrid contracts.
  • An active Secret or Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance prior to start.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $143,487.14 - $197,294.82. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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