Business Manager II

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Will have specific responsibilities working for the Finance organization responsible for financial program performance/execution.
• Financial planning and analysis.
• Developing long term plan[s] specific to the Aircraft Missionization & Sustainment (AMS) business unit and its product lines.
• Manages financial analysis team responsible for financial health metrics.
• Will often report to executive leadership specific to financial progress made towards business area financial goals and objectives.
• Manages and supports financial cadence associated with company and industry financial reporting.
• Develop, prepare, and manage indirect and program budgets.
• Oversee cost control and ensure optimal financial performance.
• Coordinate strategic business resource planning and tracking with corporate entities.
• Act as a key liaison between business groups and Corporate Program Finance.
• Ensure robust financial and programmatic controls and cost/schedule checks and balances.
• Prepare, present, and analyze detailed financial reports for senior management.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Mentor and guide junior business analysts.

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.
  • Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and/or projections.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis having a collaborative responsibility for portfolio orders, revenue, and earnings.
• Requires relevant, current experience with principals' specific to budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting systems.
• Has managed earned value management (EVM) programs to include requirements of current IPMDAR reporting and cost / schedule integration.
• Must demonstrate strong acumen specific to finance, generally accepted accounting principles, and contracting regulations within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Must possess strong modeling, analytical, and strategic skill sets required to manage complex programs within a high-stake environment.
• Familiarity with indirect rate structures and application.
• Experience in proposal development and related pricing initiatives.
• Experience in successfully managing and motivating team[s].
• Strong communication and soft skill sets.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Advanced proficiency with financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Extensive knowledge of financial management and budgeting principles.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience in management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical role in business, program or operations management.
• Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting and/or public auditing, policies, standards, and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work in an office environment.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Strong hand/finger dexterity for computer tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds.
• May require occasional travel for training or meetings.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

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.