Senior Manager, Program Finance

Chugach Alaska Corporation; Mississippi; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Space Solutions, LLC seeks a Senior Manager, Program Finance to lead financial planning, execution, and reporting for a major NASA program. Youll oversee cost files, analyses, baselines, and 533-series submissions, partnering with PM, Eng, Scheduling, and Contracts for compliant performance.

Requires 8+ years in program finance, NASA experience preferred, and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of program finance experience, preferably NASA programs.
• Experience with Cost Files and 533-series reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Program Finance team for a complex NASA program.
• Oversee cost files, data accuracy, and baselines.
• Manage NASA 533M/533Q reporting and IPM support.
• Present financial performance to execs and customers.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Financial reporting

NASA programs

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

NASA financial systems

Cost Files handling

Job description

About Us

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

This position is located onsite at the Stennis Space, Mississippi.

Job Overview

The Senior Manager, Program Finance is responsible for leading all financial planning, execution, and reporting activities for a major NASA program. This role oversees cost management and customer financial deliverables, including development and review of Cost Files and preparation of NASA 533-series reports. The Senior Manager partners closely with Program Management, Engineering, Scheduling, and Contracts to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial performance.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Program Finance team supporting a complex NASA program, ensuring compliance with NASA financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee preparation, validation, and delivery of Cost Files, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with program baseline.
• Manage development, review, and on-time submission of NASA 533 reports (533M, 533Q), ensuring adherence to customer formats and requirements.
• Provide leadership in developing program financial baselines, including BOEs, cost volume support, and change control documentation.
• Collaborate with Program Managers to maintain accurate performance metrics and support Integrated Program Management (IPM) activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and reporting.
• Present financial performance to internal executives and customer representatives.
• Mentor and develop finance team members; promote high standards of accuracy, accountability, and collaboration.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in program finance, preferably with NASA programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting NASA programs, including Cost Files and 533-series reporting.
• Strong understanding of government program requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate within multi-disciplinary program environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work in a dynamic program environment.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Business or related field.
• Experience with NASA-specific financial systems, formats, and reporting tools.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

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