Specialist - Finance & Accounting II

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!  

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As part of Blue Origin’s Engines Finance team, you will serve as an embedded financial partner for the BE-3U program ­– developing deep expertise in the business, helping leadership navigate critical cost and performance decisions, and connecting the program to Blue Origin’s long-term financial goals.

We are seeking an analytical, creative, and forward-thinking individual who combines rigorous financial fundamentals with modern analytics and a drive to improve how the business uses financial information.

This is a role defined by partnership and execution: you will develop the financial picture of a complex program element, build the tools and reports that give your partners real-time visibility, and identify improvement opportunities before they are assigned to you. You will combine strong controllership instincts with the curiosity and urgency to drive action.

Passion for our mission and vision is required! Ability to work full-time on-site is required, and relocation assistance will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep working knowledge of your assigned program element, its organizational structure, cost drivers, resource allocation, and how deliverables connect to overall Blue Origin cost goals
• Lead financial performance measurement for your element: develop and maintain KPIs, build forecasts aligned to resource requirements, and complete variance analysis that identifies root causes and drives execution decisions
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports that give program leadership self-service visibility into financial performance, reduce manual reporting burden and increase the speed of insight
• Partner with engineering and operations leaders on investment decisions, headcount requests; evaluate trade-offs and provide clear financial recommendations
• Identify and lead financial improvement opportunities within your scope: automate recurring workflows, improve data quality at the source, and build repeatable analysis assets that the team depends on
• Support annual operating plan development, forecast cycles, and program reviews as the accountable financial voice for your element
• Maintain financial controls for your scope – cost collection accuracy, charge code integrity, and audit-ready documentation are personal standards, not compliance tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a STEM field or 5+ years of experience in data analysis, operations or warehouse systems and controls.
• Working knowledge of GAAP concepts (accruals, cost collection, journal entries, reconciliations)
• Proficiency in SQL; demonstrated ability to build repeatable, documented analysis from large multi-system datasets
• Demonstrated experience building or improving a recurring financial workflow — automation, reporting, or process redesign
• Strong written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Strong judgment handling sensitive data; audit-ready documentation mindset (controls, evidence, lineage).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, D365 Finance, Onestream, or Databricks in a program finance context
• Hands-on experience building an AI-assisted or automated workflow in a professional or project context, including output validation and controls
• Proficiency in Python, Tableau, or Power BI
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or industrial environments
• CPA candidate, MBA, or advanced degree in Finance, Engineering, or a quantitative field

 

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $78,749.00 - $110,247.90

Other site ranges may differ

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 (CDL drivers only), 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

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.