Program Finance Manager

The Aerospace Corporation; Sully Square (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Program Finance Manager, where you will lead financial strategy and analytics for critical space programs. In this role, you'll collaborate with senior leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, ensuring financial compliance and efficiency. Your expertise in financial tools and strong analytical skills will empower you to make impactful decisions that support innovative projects. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to balance onsite and remote work, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to the nation's space initiatives while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health Care

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

401(k)

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key business advisor to senior leaders.
• Implement corporate financial planning and analysis processes.
• Analyze financial results and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Budgeting

Forecasting

SAP S4/Hana

CRM

Data Analytics Tools

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business

MBA or CPA (Preferred)

Tools

SAP S4/Hana

CRM

Dassian

Job description

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.

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Program Finance Manager to support its Civil Systems Group (CSG). This position provides leadership in all areas of program analytics, financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities. Specific responsibilities include direct delivery analysis, government customer interaction, tracking of funding, annual and multi-year budgeting, development of financial forecasts and planning scenarios, development and implementation of financial and operational metrics, dashboards, and capital expenditure planning, and improvements in financial and business processes as prescribed by the CSG Group CFO. This position serves as a trusted financial advisor to all levels of the CSG Division, providing the financial data, trends analysis, and predictive analytics the corporation needs to deliver its value proposition to customers and to meet its goals. This role works closely with the CSG Group CFO to ensure a consistent vision and implementation of financial policies, practices, and processes throughout The Aerospace Corporation.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in either our Crystal City or Chantilly, VA location, offering a hybrid work model that combines 4 days onsite work and remote flexibility as needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Be an integral member of the organization and corporate management teams; act as a key business advisor to senior leaders and managers; contribute to strategic planning and business processes; implement strategies.
2. Serve as the primary interface with senior-level customers; maintain excellent relationships to identify and secure staffing and funding.
3. Implement corporate financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes and tools, ensuring compliance and efficiency; develop and maintain cost and schedule baselines and forecasts aligned with program requirements.
4. Develop and manage delivery PTS and financial plans for funded activities; track budgets and perform analyses; maintain organizational statistics.
5. Analyze financial results against plans; identify trends; communicate metrics; use data insights to recommend corrective actions.
6. Support strategic projects at group and corporate levels.
7. Inform leadership on financial trends and performance; recommend actions to meet financial goals.
8. Make or recommend purchasing, investing, and delivery decisions.
9. May manage direct reports.

What You Need to be Successful - Program Finance Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
• Eight or more years of experience in financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting
• Strong experience with SAP S4/Hana, CRM, Dassian, and data analytics tools
• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience with various contract types and revenue recognition
• Knowledge of cost accounting standards and government contracting systems
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to change

Ways We Stand Out

Preferred qualifications include an MBA or CPA, experience in FAR contracting, knowledge of cost standards, or prior experience in research or FFRDC environments. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Leadership Competencies

We value leadership at all levels: operate strategically, lead change, engage impactfully, foster innovation, and deliver results.

Employee Benefits

Our benefits include health care, paid time off, flexible schedules, 401(k), education assistance, and a respectful work environment. Details provided during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without discrimination. For accommodations, contact us at 310.336.5432 or [e-mail]. Review our Know Your Rights.