Financial Management - SME (Hemisphere-Space Defense)

Galaxia Technologies • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

At Galaxia Technologies, we blend deep technical expertise with agile thinking to design and deliver scalable, impactful solutions. Our team brings cutting-edge knowledge, specialized skillsets, and a future-focused mindset—empowering clients to drive innovation and tackle their most critical challenges at an enterprise scale. Galaxia Technologies Inc. is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Financial Management to provide strategic leadership and expert guidance for high-impact programs. As a Financial Management SME, you will leverage your extensive experience to oversee complex acquisition/contracting/financial strategies, mentor finance managers, and optimize processes to drive mission-critical outcomes. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering measurable results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Program Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, and 15+ years of experience in program/financial management; or Master’s degree and 13+ years of experience.
• 15+ years of progressive experience as a project/program/finance manager, architect and/or executive leading large scale/complex enterprise efforts.
• Extensive experience with regulatory compliance, financial management, and IC/DoD acquisition processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in understanding, structuring, and leading large-scale, complex development initiatives.
• Deep expertise in program management methodologies, tools, and best practices (e.g., PMI, Agile, Lean).
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets, contracts, and resource allocation.
• Exceptional problem-solving and risk management skills, with the ability to address complex challenges effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with leadership, stakeholders, development teams, and industry or academic communities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a CI polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications.
• Knowledge of software/systems engineering, cybersecurity, or IT project management.
• Demonstrated success in implementing large-scale change management and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in highly classified environments supporting the IC/DoD for operational missions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and strategic direction for managing large-scale acquisition/contracting/financial strategies.
• Develop and implement financial management best practices, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance organizational capabilities.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex acquisition/contracting/finance strategies, ensuring alignment with objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify risks, challenges, and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to define financial goals, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Mentor and train finance managers and team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Conduct financial reviews, analyzing performance data and making recommendations for optimization.
• Serve as the primary advisor for stakeholder communications, ensuring transparency and alignment across all levels of the organization.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in finance management, applying innovations to improve organizational effectiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level