Senior Space Programs Finance & Operations Leader

Astrion; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Business Operations & Financial Management Analyst in Chantilly, VA to deliver critical financial management, acquisition reporting, and executive coordination support for DoD and national security programs.

The role emphasizes budget management, financial analysis, and program execution in a high-visibility environment with DoD Top Secret clearance requirements. Expect collaboration with mission stakeholders and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in DoD financial management, acquisition programs, business operations, or budget execution.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and financial reporting activities.
• Experience managing budgets, expenditures, funding documentation, and acquisition financial processes.
• Familiarity with CCaR, acquisition reporting tools, financial tracking systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.

Responsibilities

• Support program financial management activities including budget planning, tracking, execution, and reporting.
• Manage and track expenditures, funding allocations, obligations, and financial execution activities.
• Prepare, review, and maintain financial commitment documentation including MIPRs and funding documents.
• Conduct business and financial analysis to support program execution and leadership decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial analysis charts, budget trackers, spend plans, and execution reports.
• Monitor program financial performance and identify risks, shortfalls, or execution issues.
• Support acquisition reporting activities and program business operations in coordination with Program Managers and leadership teams.
• Assist Program Managers in execution and facilitation of program business functions and acquisition activities.
• Utilize CCaR and related financial management tools to support acquisition and financial reporting activities.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze acquisition reporting products, financial summaries, and executive-level business metrics.
• Support recurring reporting requirements, data calls, and organizational status updates.
• Coordinate with program offices, financial management organizations, contracting teams, and mission stakeholders.
• Support PMRs, All Calls, executive meetings, and leadership engagements.
• Prepare executive briefings, staffing packages, financial reports, charts, presentations, and leadership updates.
• Manage taskers, suspense actions, and organizational coordination activities.
• Assemble and provide guidance on completion of electronic Staff Summary Sheet packages and executive correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD, DoAF, and U.S. Space Force financial management and acquisition policies.
• Support process improvement initiatives focused on financial visibility, acquisition efficiency, reporting accuracy, and organizational accountability.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records.

Skills

DoD financial management

Budget execution

Acquisition reporting tools

CCaR familiarity

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Executive coordination

Program management support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Engineering or related

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Senior Business Operations & Financial Management Analyst in Chantilly, VA to deliver critical financial management, acquisition reporting, and executive coordination support for DoD and national security programs.

The role emphasizes budget management, financial analysis, and program execution in a high-visibility environment with DoD Top Secret clearance requirements. Expect collaboration with mission stakeholders and leadership teams.