Finance Business Operations Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Business Operations Manager to lead financial and business operations for SOF Systems and Services (S3) programs. You will mentor the finance team, drive process redesign, and serve as the primary finance liaison for strategic initiatives.

You will integrate data, manage budgets, and provide performance reporting while partnering with senior leadership, program management, and customers. This role requires on-site presence and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of experience and education
• 5+ years of related experience
• On-site support as 1st line leader and liaison to senior leadership and customers
• Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, planning and leadership
• Program finance experience including EVM, forecasting orders/sales/EBIT and profitability reporting

Responsibilities

• Integrating data from various teams to drive business results and manage financial performance for programs
• Managing short and long-range financial and program performance including contracts, orders, sales, profit and cash
• Developing and managing program budget baselines, earned value management, and performance reporting
• Assessing issues, risks, and opportunities and developing action plans
• Interfacing with external customers and internal stakeholders across program management, finance, and operations
• Supporting new business pursuits and developing executable proposals
• Contributing to strategic business case development and financial/operational decisions
• Managing a team of finance professionals including recruitment and performance management

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Standard Job Description

Lead financial and business operations for SOF Systems and Services (S3) programs, driving strategic performance improvements and operational efficiencies across a portfolio of high-visibility contracts. This partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize budget execution, enhance process integrity, and deliver measurable results that align with mission objectives. The incumbent will mentor a finance team, champion process redesign, and serve as the primary finance liaison for S3 strategic initiatives.

As a Business Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Integrating data from various teams to drive business results and manage financial performance for a portfolio of programs


• Managing short and long-range financial and program performance, including contract orders, sales, profit, and cash


• Developing and managing program budget baselines, earned value management, and program performance reporting


• Assessing issues, risks, and opportunities that affect business portfolio/program performance and developing associated action plans


• Interfacing and partnering with external customers and internal stakeholders, including program management, finance, and operations teams


• Supporting new business pursuits and developing executable and competitive proposals


• Playing a key role in strategic business case development and analysis to support financial and operational decisions


• Managing a team of finance professionals, including recruitment, talent development, performance assessment, and employee management

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or combination of experience and education


• 5+ years of related experience


• Ability to be on-site to support staff as 1st line leader, senior leadership, program and customer engagements


• Possess strong financial acumen, analytical skills, financial planning, interpersonal skills, full spectrum leadership skills, and experience in direct management and/or supervisory role


• Program finance experience to include program financial reporting, EVM analysis, forecasting of Orders, Sales, & EBIT, and also risk to profitability reporting through corporate contract status report.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, experience developing and delivering presentation material to senior levels of management.


• Aptitude to facilitate results, self-starter attitude, process oriented, structured problem solver


• Ability to multi-task and manage challenging assignments


• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Desired Skills

• Experience with the SOF Customer


• Strong time‑management and prioritization under tight deadlines


• Familiarity in successful execution of CPFF and FFP type programs


• Experience partnering with Global Supply chain for subcontract execution and EAC development


• Adaptability to fast‑changing business environments


• Innovation and continuous‑improvement thinking

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $80200.00 - $149000.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.


• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.