Finance & Business Operations Manager

Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

We are seeking a Finance and Business Operations Manager for the Orion Program in the Commercial Civil Space Line of Business. The Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle is NASA’s first spacecraft designed for long-duration, human-rated deep space exploration. Orion will transport humans to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit, such as asteroids, the moon and eventually Mars, and return them safely back to Earth.

This position requires a high impact leader than can lead a finance team in a dynamic environment. The program has both development and production contracts, that requires a leader with knowledge of different life cycles of a program.

The Finance and Business Operations (F&BO) Manager will have oversight and responsibility for financial and business operations and financial deliverables and program execution. Coordination with functional areas that support business operations will be critical to effectiveness in this position. The position is an integral member of the Orion finance leadership team and will be responsible for supporting new business as well as program execution and performance. This leader will have responsibility for providing leadership to financial team and serving as a financial advisor to the larger program.

In addition to having a broad business background and strong financial acumen, the position requires a passionate people leader that can attract, engage, motivate, and develop F&BO talent within the organization. The F&BO team is a critical support function and is integrated into every part of the business. This leader will be influential in shaping the culture of the team and should be passionate about talent management.

The ideal candidate has experience with Government contracting, Earned Value Management, Financial Planning and Analysis, Funding and Strategy. This leader will be have a high degree of customer interface, bother external and internal as well as with NASA representatives and will often present to executive leadership. This leader will lead a large fast paced program and agility will be required.
Basic Qualifications:
Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to advocate for change and continuous improvement

Program finance or EVM/ Earned Value Management or other related cost management tools experience

Leadership or team lead experiences
Desired Skills:
Demonstrated ability to effectively present to senior leadership and customers

Cross functional influence & relationship building focus

Experience supporting/developing funding profiles and EVM plans

Program level finance experience - proposal & execution;

Advanced working knowledge of SAP

Ability to manage various financial disciplines
Security Clearance Statement: N/A
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $111,700 - $196,880. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First