WRC Business Manager

ARES Corporation•Wallops Island, VA

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About The Position

The Business Manager leads the program’s business and financial management activities, emphasizing planning, monitoring, and management of a cost-plus contract. As a member of the program leadership team, the role supports disciplined financial performance, compliant contract administration, and integration across project controls, subcontract financial management, and corporate functions. The position requires experience supporting NASA or comparable federal programs, managing complex contract financial requirements, overseeing financial planning and reporting—including NASA 533 reporting—and providing data-driven analysis for program decisions. The Business Manager works with program leadership, corporate accounting, subcontractors, and Government stakeholders to support program execution and compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in business management, project controls, contracts administration, financial management, or Earned Value Management (EVM).
Demonstrated experience supporting NASA programs or comparable Federal agencies.
Proven experience managing cost-plus contracts.
Experience supporting or managing prime contracts with responsibility for full lifecycle execution.
Experience preparing and delivering NASA 533 financial reporting.
Experience in complex, multi-contractor environments with subcontract management responsibilities.
Experience using Deltek Cobra for program financial management.
Experience using NASA task order management systems, including iSite, with responsibility for task order tracking, funding management, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead program business operations, including prime contract and subcontract financial management, planning, and project controls.
Develop, manage, and execute annual work plans, including forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking.
Perform cost, schedule, and variance analysis to support program management and risk-informed decision-making.
Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual NASA 533 financial reports and other required financial deliverables.
Manage subcontractor business operations, including financial performance analysis, invoicing, and compliance oversight.
Maintain configuration control of business systems, including WBS, task orders, funding allocations, and charge numbers.
Ensure the integrity of labor charging and financial data, including timecard verification and audit readiness.
Coordinate with corporate finance, accounting, and subcontractor teams to resolve financial, invoicing, and reconciliation issues.
Support Government audits and compliance activities by providing labor, ODC, and financial data.
Manage and track program budgets for labor, travel, training, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
Establish and maintain contract financial documentation, including CDRLs, modifications, and subcontract files.
Provide financial and business analysis to support program leadership decisions and performance metrics.