Advanced Systems Business Manager

Lockheed Martin•Palmdale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Staff, Financial Management professional supporting the Skunk Works Line of Business, you will serve as the Business Manager for programs within the Advanced Systems portfolio. This high-impact role plays a critical part in creating and maintaining an effective customer relationship, guiding financial execution, and driving business performance across a dynamic development environment. You will provide day-to-day leadership across a wide range of business management functions — from proposal development and contract execution to financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. This role offers direct exposure to internal and customer leadership, making it an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking both strategic influence and hands-on program ownership.

Requirements

Experience creating and managing budget targets
Experience with Earned Value (EV) execution and surveillance
Experience with Return‑on‑Sales/Orders/Sales/Earnings/Cash assessments and projections
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and 8 years of relevant professional experience

Nice To Haves

Hands‑on experience with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics systems: SAP, Deltek COBRA, Deltek Open Plan, ADAR, Hyperion, etc.
Familiarity with U.S. Government reporting requirements (Cost Performance Reports (CPR), Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR), Contract Fund Status Reports (CFSR))
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)
Experience driving proposal artifacts (cost volumes, approval packages) and leading reviews (independent non‑advocate reviews, EPP)
Strong financial and analytical capabilities, demonstrated through measurable results
Experience managing New Business Funds (NBF)
Diligent, proactive, problem‑solving approach
Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor peers
Excellent verbal and written communication; a cost‑conscious, company‑focused mindset
Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and quality of work
Proven experience interacting with VPs, Directors, Managers, and cross‑functional teams as the lead financial point‑of‑contact in a collaborative environment
Executive‑level presentation experience
Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and special‑project assignments

Responsibilities

Serve as the Business Manager for programs within the ADP Advanced Systems Portfolio, leading the Finance and Business Operations team.
Partner with Program Management to meet schedule, cost, and performance commitments.
Provide financial leadership across the full program lifecycle, including proposals, contracts, estimating, FP&A, EVMS, and independent cost estimating activities.
Develop, analyze, and report key financial metrics including Orders, Sales, Cash, Earnings, ROS, and ROC to support informed business decisions.
Support Executive Planning Panels (EPPs), Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) planning, and Contract Status Reviews (CSR).
Prepare and support submission of contractual deliverables such as IPMRs, CFSRs, and other required financial documentation.
Conduct financial risk and opportunity assessments and provide actionable recommendations to improve program performance.
Identify cost improvement opportunities and support implementation of corrective action plans.
Develop and monitor program funding forecasts and prepare recurring financial reviews for program and executive leadership.
Collaborate across multiple functional teams including engineering, production, supply chain, estimating, and program management.