Business Manager II Security Clearance

Position: Business Manager II with Security Clearance
Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and management skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? This is the opportunity for you! The Business Manager II is responsible for leading and overseeing business operations with a focus on financial performance and strategic resource planning. This role involves managing budgets, overseeing costs, coordinating business resource planning/tracking, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

The Business Manager II also acts as a key liaison between business groups, business organizations and/or Corporate Program Finance. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4

ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Responsibilities:
* Will have specific responsibilities working for the Finance organization responsible for financial program performance/execution.
* Financial planning and analysis.

* Developing long term plan[s] specific to the Aircraft Missionization & Sustainment (AMS) business unit and its product lines.

* Manages financial analysis team responsible for financial health metrics.

* Will often report to executive leadership specific to financial progress made towards business area financial goals and objectives.

* Manages and supports financial cadence associated with company and industry financial reporting.

* Develop, prepare, and manage indirect and program budgets.

* Oversee cost control and ensure optimal financial performance.

* Coordinate strategic business resource planning and tracking with corporate entities.

* Act as a key liaison between business groups and Corporate Program Finance.

* Ensure robust financial and programmatic controls and cost/schedule checks and balances.

* Prepare, present, and analyze detailed financial reports for senior management.

* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

* Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets and forecasts.

* Mentor and guide junior business analysts. Qualifications You Must Have:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

* 9+ years of experience in finance, accounting, business operations, or a related field with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.

* Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
* Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education

* Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and/or projections.

* Experience in financial planning and analysis having a collaborative responsibility for portfolio orders, revenue, and earnings.

* Requires relevant, current experience with principals' specific to budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting systems.

* Has managed earned value management (EVM) programs to include requirements of current IPMDAR reporting and cost / schedule integration.

* Must demonstrate strong acumen specific to finance, generally accepted accounting principles, and contracting regulations within the aerospace and defense industry.

* Must possess strong modeling, analytical, and strategic skill sets required to manage complex programs within a high-stake environment.

* Familiarity with indirect rate structures and application.

* Experience in proposal development and related pricing initiatives.

* Experience in successfully managing and motivating team[s].

* Strong communication and soft skill sets.

* The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required Qualifications We Prefer:
* Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

* Advanced proficiency with financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

* Extensive knowledge of financial management and budgeting principles.

* Advanced skills in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.

* Master's degree in a related field.

* Experience in management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical role in business, program or operations management.

* Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools.

* Knowledge of DoD, government contracting and/or public auditing, policies, standards, and procedures.

Essential Functions:

* Ability to work in an office environment.

* Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

* Strong hand/finger dexterity for computer tasks.

* Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds.

* May require occasional travel for…