Sr. Business Manager, National Security Programs

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington State seeks a Sr. Business Manager for National Security Programs to oversee strategic and financial aspects of a portfolio of government contracts from proposal through closeout.

You will partner with the Sr. Director of Program Management, drive growth, ensure financial performance, and foster strong customer relationships within the national security sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in business management, program control, or a related role within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Proven experience managing the business aspects of large, complex government programs, including with DoD customers.
• Deep understanding of government contracting, including FAR/DFARS regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, cost management, and budgeting for complex programs.
• Experience with various contract types (e.g., FFP, CPFF, T&M).
• Active Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Excellent financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Act as a delegate for the Sr. Director of Program Management in key business management functions, including strategic planning, financial oversight, and customer engagement.
• Lead the development and implementation of business strategies to achieve program and portfolio growth objectives.
• Oversee the financial performance of programs, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and variance analysis.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of government contracts, including DoD and other agency contracts, from proposal development and negotiation to contract closeout.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government customers and industry partners.
• Ensure compliance with all government contracting regulations and company policies.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of program and business professionals.
• Identify and mitigate business risks and opportunities across the program portfolio.
• Support the Sr. Director in the development and presentation of executive-level briefings and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Cost management

Government contracting

DoD experience

Security clearance

Travel

US citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Master's degree (MBA)

Job description

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

As the Sr. Business Manager for National Security Programs, you will work in close collaboration with the Sr. Director of Program Management, responsible for the strategic and financial oversight of a portfolio of programs. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the successful execution of programs from a business perspective, from proposal to completion. You will be a key leader in driving business growth, ensuring financial performance, and fostering strong customer relationships within the national security sector. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong business acumen, a deep understanding of government contracting, and extensive experience in finance and cost management to operate effectively in a dynamic and complex environment.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Act as a delegate for the Sr. Director of Program Management in key business management functions, including strategic planning, financial oversight, and customer engagement.
• Lead the development and implementation of business strategies to achieve program and portfolio growth objectives.
• Oversee the financial performance of programs, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and variance analysis.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of government contracts, including DoD and other agency contracts, from proposal development and negotiation to contract closeout.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government customers and industry partners.
• Ensure compliance with all government contracting regulations and company policies.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of program and business professionals.
• Identify and mitigate business risks and opportunities across the program portfolio.
• Support the Sr. Director in the development and presentation of executive-level briefings and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in business management, program control, or a related role within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Proven experience managing the business aspects of large, complex government programs, including with DoD customers.
• Deep understanding of government contracting, including FAR/DFARS regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, cost management, and budgeting for complex programs.
• Experience with various contract types (e.g., FFP, CPFF, T&M).
• Active Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Excellent financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field.
• Experience with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) or other National Security customers.
• Proven track record of winning new business and growing existing programs.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance.

Base Pay Range For

WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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