Senior Director, Business Operations

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description Job Summary: The Senior Director, Business Operations provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across three core functions: Business Management Office (Program Control), Proposal Pricing, and Financial Planning & Reporting (FP&A). The role ensures compliant financial execution, competitive and compliant pricing for proposals (FAR/DFARS/Commercial), and rigorous planning/forecasting (AOP/RF/Strat Plan) to drive orders, sales, profit, and cash performance for the segment. The leader partners with Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Accounting/Finance to improve working capital and program margins and to provide executive‑ready insights. Detailed Description: Serve as advisor to the CFO and executive leadership on segment performance, risk/opportunity, and transformational initiatives in systems and process. Build and develop high‑performing teams in Program Control, Pricing, and FP&A; define standards, processes, and controls consistent with FAR, CAS, GAAP, and internal policy. Maintain strong internal controls and support SOX and audit readiness (internal and external audit). Oversee program financial execution and compliance: EAC/ETC cycles, variance analysis, and portfolio‑level health metrics; ensure timely, accurate internal/external reports (e.g., NASA 533/CPR). Partner with Program Management and Operations to integrate cost/schedule, assess risks/opportunities, and implement corrective actions that improve EBIT and cash. Drive working capital initiatives (unbilled reduction, collections, inventory/WIP) and balance sheet forecasting discipline. Lead the pricing organization to deliver winning, compliant, and profitable cost/price solutions; direct cost models, competitive intelligence, and risk analyses on complex, multi‑billion procurements; oversee cost volume compliance and quality. Ensure adherence to FAR/DFARS and certified cost or pricing data requirements (FAR 15.4); coordinate with Capture/BD and Contracts, and participate in color reviews. Provide oversight and input to Executive Management to support decision making related to risk funding. In coordination with the CFO, lead AOP/Business Plan, rolling forecasts, and long‑range plans; provide monthly performance reviews and KPI metrics for Orders, Sales, Profit, and Cash. Deliver executive‑level variance analyses and scenario modeling; synthesize program data into segment views for CFO/CEO reporting Champion finance transformation and systems/process improvements (e.g., Deltek Costpoint/Cobra, EPICOR, IBM Planning Analytics), ensuring data integrity across cost, schedule, and material systems. Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management (MBA/CPA preferred).
15+ years progressive experience in government/defense contracting across program finance/EVMS, pricing, and FP&A, including multi‑function leadership with a large government contracting company (publicly traded, with responsibilities associated with +$300M in annual sales)
Strong understanding of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other relevant government regulations.
Proven leadership/experience of pricing strategy and development of cost volumes for large competitive bids; familiarity with FAR/DFARS and certified cost or pricing data.
Demonstrated expertise in financial forecasting, program Estimates At Completion (EAC) cycles, cost/schedule integration, and program health metrics.
Strong command of FP&A processes (AOP, monthly/quarterly reviews, variance analysis), indirect rates structures, and executive presentation skills.
High level of proficiency in government financial accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Direct experience in missile, space, aerospace, or complex manufacturing programs; Huntsville‑based portfolios a plus.
Knowledge of DCMA EVMS surveillance practices and audit readiness; comfort interfacing in customer reviews.
Demonstrated results improving working capital (unbilled reduction, inventory/WIP control, material liability reconciliation) and cash forecasting
Experience in partnering with an executive team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Strong problem-solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

Nice To Haves

MBA/CPA preferred
Prefer knowledge of Deltek ERP software tools (Costpoint and Time & Expense).
Direct experience in missile, space, aerospace, or complex manufacturing programs; Huntsville‑based portfolios a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as advisor to the CFO and executive leadership on segment performance, risk/opportunity, and transformational initiatives in systems and process.
Build and develop high‑performing teams in Program Control, Pricing, and FP&A; define standards, processes, and controls consistent with FAR, CAS, GAAP, and internal policy.
Maintain strong internal controls and support SOX and audit readiness (internal and external audit).
Oversee program financial execution and compliance: EAC/ETC cycles, variance analysis, and portfolio‑level health metrics; ensure timely, accurate internal/external reports (e.g., NASA 533/CPR).
Partner with Program Management and Operations to integrate cost/schedule, assess risks/opportunities, and implement corrective actions that improve EBIT and cash.
Drive working capital initiatives (unbilled reduction, collections, inventory/WIP) and balance sheet forecasting discipline.
Lead the pricing organization to deliver winning, compliant, and profitable cost/price solutions; direct cost models, competitive intelligence, and risk analyses on complex, multi‑billion procurements; oversee cost volume compliance and quality.
Ensure adherence to FAR/DFARS and certified cost or pricing data requirements (FAR 15.4); coordinate with Capture/BD and Contracts, and participate in color reviews.
Provide oversight and input to Executive Management to support decision making related to risk funding.
In coordination with the CFO, lead AOP/Business Plan, rolling forecasts, and long‑range plans; provide monthly performance reviews and KPI metrics for Orders, Sales, Profit, and Cash.
Deliver executive‑level variance analyses and scenario modeling; synthesize program data into segment views for CFO/CEO reporting
Champion finance transformation and systems/process improvements (e.g., Deltek Costpoint/Cobra, EPICOR, IBM Planning Analytics), ensuring data integrity across cost, schedule, and material systems.
Other job duties as assigned.