The Aerospace Corporation Hiring For Business Manager, Civil Systems Group at Virginia Full Time

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.

We remain committed to maintaining a safe environment for hiring as we look forward to the future of work. Click here for information on Aerospace’s COVID-19 directives and safety procedures implemented to keep our workplace safe.

We are seeking a Business Manager to become a member of the Civil Systems Group (CSG) Business Management Team. Responsibilities include formulation and management of budgets, financial analyses, data analytics, strategic partnership with leadership to achieve organizational goals, and coordination with various corporate organizations to ensure successful business operations. The selected candidate will also support employees in the multiple divisions across CSG. You will support various off ceiling customers across the country. This position will be a valued business partner to senior leadership, taking leadership roles in financial planning, data analysis/reporting, and project management support. The position has a preferred location of Crystal City, VA, but it can be located at any of our offices across the country.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Tracks and formulates overhead budget allocations, tracks direct budget allocations for both expenditures, and labor charges.
• Generates and analyzes various budgets including weekly/monthly financial analysis, year-end financial reporting, and customer reports.
• Initiates and creates progress reports, task estimating, and budget reviews.
• Coordinates regularly with Facilities, Security, Contracts, Pricing, People Operations, Accounting/Finance, and Corporate Communications.
• An integral member of the organizations’ management teams, significantly contributing business-related decision making, identification of process improvements, and leading process change implementation.
• Monitor and communicate trends, interpret data analytics and assess implications along with developing actionable strategies. Identify opportunities for future savings, cost efficiencies and operational efficiencies within the organization.
• Optimize compliance with contracts and corporate policies
• Tracks incoming and outgoing property transfers including new equipment purchases.
• Manage facility requirements for staff at multiple geographically-dispersed customer and corporate facilities including office space planning; coordinating facilities/equipment maintenance, moves, and other requirements

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 8 or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance management, or business management.
• Experience of ERP Accounting systems, Tableau, Advanced Excel skills, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems. Excellent computer skills, particularly in the use of MS Office ( Project, Word and PowerPoint)
• Must have project management and project tracking experience
• Must work well in a team environment and be detail oriented. Proven ability to develop strategic relationships with business partners and influence decisions
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills with an ability to articulate complex financial views to business teams
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in an ambiguous environment
• Possess strong written/oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with staff and all levels of management

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Experience working with NASA, NOAA, or other civil customers

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.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ***********@aero.org . You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and  the supplement , as well as the  Pay Transparency Policy Statement . 

Effective December 8, 2021, a s a condition of employment, all e mployees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to a medical or religious accommodation. 

Right Place The Aerospace Corporation has over

26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a

diverse and inclusive workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development . 

Right Purpose We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship required for those positions.