AFMD Sr. Manager Program Finance

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

20h•$117,500 - $307,500

About The Position

Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com . Job Description Summary: The Program Finance Manager, will report to the Program Finance Associate Director, with matrixed responsibilities to the Air Force Missile Defense Program Office. This role requires an ability to think strategically and tactically to deliver efficient, consistent and compliant application of financial principles, including Earned Value Management (EVM), Program controls, Estimates-at-Complete (EACs), Risks & Opportunities (R&O), and other financial forecasting responsibilities. The Manager will provide direction to staff according to established policies and management guidance, administer company policies that directly affect staff, and review work to measure objectives. In addition, this role will recommend changes to current policies and procedures, and also help drive process changes with other functional departments. Leadership decisions will impact program level budgets, costs, and schedules, and the Program Finance Manager will be responsible for recommending and implementing significant improvement initiatives, including tools to enhance automation and analytics. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities: Manages staff and assists in the generation of EVM deliverables, program controls, EACs, and R&O management Drives the frequent, accurate, and transparent program-level inputs for budgeting and forecasting Budgets/Forecasts at the program level by element of cost and granular Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for awarded contracts, as well as provides transparency/insights into follow-on work and new business opportunities Monitors and proactively communicates program funding levels Reviews, advises on, and/or conducts cost and schedule risk analyses, supporting Program Managers in mitigating risks and capitalizing on opportunities Reports program level metrics, and generates internal and external reports Generates financial information for the Program Management Reviews (PMRs) Generates financial information for the Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) Collaborates with Program Management and Contracts teams to drive contract modification execution in a timely and compliant manner Supports internal and external audits as required Identifies and complies with applicable cost accounting standards (CAS) and acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS) Works with others across Draper to implement tools and technology to enhance automation and minimize manually intensive finance processes Performs special projects, process improvements, and other ad hoc analyses as required

Requirements

Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
Detail-oriented with the ability to ensure tasks are completed on time and accurately
Prior use or experience with PM Compass & Acumen Risk
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Understands continuous improvement and supports the business as required
Has a strong working knowledge industry regulations (FAR/DFARS)
Ability to balance priorities in a dynamic, matrixed environment
Self-starter that is capable of working independently and in a team environment
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred
7 years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry
Experience leading teams in Earned Value Management, internal and external reporting requirements.
2 - 4 years of experience leading high-performing teams
Experience with program level financial management, program controls, budgeting, forecasts, and monthly performance reporting
Experience working with many levels in an organization, and is comfortable leading the team is regular reporting and analysis requirements and monthly results
Experience with Deltek COBRA & Open Plan
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Active Secret preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages staff and assists in the generation of EVM deliverables, program controls, EACs, and R&O management
Drives the frequent, accurate, and transparent program-level inputs for budgeting and forecasting
Budgets/Forecasts at the program level by element of cost and granular Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for awarded contracts, as well as provides transparency/insights into follow-on work and new business opportunities
Monitors and proactively communicates program funding levels
Reviews, advises on, and/or conducts cost and schedule risk analyses, supporting Program Managers in mitigating risks and capitalizing on opportunities
Reports program level metrics, and generates internal and external reports
Generates financial information for the Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
Generates financial information for the Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
Collaborates with Program Management and Contracts teams to drive contract modification execution in a timely and compliant manner
Supports internal and external audits as required
Identifies and complies with applicable cost accounting standards (CAS) and acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS)
Works with others across Draper to implement tools and technology to enhance automation and minimize manually intensive finance processes
Performs special projects, process improvements, and other ad hoc analyses as required