Job DescriptionThis position is for a Business Operations Analyst in
Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Business Operations Analyst serves as a key partner to Government program leadership providing financial insight, operational oversight, and guidance to support program and organizational performance. The position is integrated into the Government-led Program Office team requiring full-time on-site work.
Job Responsibilities: - Oversee project cost control activities, including actual cost analysis, variance reporting, trend identification, and performance assessments.
- Lead forecasting efforts, including labor, material, subcontract, revenue, profit, and indirect rate projections.
- Review and approve financial analyses, forecasting rates, cost allocations, account assignments, and related business transactions.
- Prepare, review, and communicate financial deliverables, quarterly program reviews (QPRs), and other business performance reports.
- Support pricing initiatives, and long-range financial planning activities.
- Assist Government leadership with the management of procurement-related business activities, including material requisition approvals, vendor coordination, invoicing issues, and accrual reviews.
- Support internal and external audits and drive resolution of identified business, financial, or compliance issues.
- Provide business guidance to Government leadership and ensure Program Managers are informed of significant financial risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
- Proactively partner with the Satellite Program Office and support staff Teams to address urgent gaps and resolve challenges that impact the Program.
- Partner with the Government Military Leader and Program Managers to strategically and tactically guide nationally-critical satellite programs through acquisition, engineering, and operational trades to achieve on-time launch and on-orbit performance.
QualificationsTYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fifteen (15) years or more of related experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience; PhD or JD and ten (10) years or more experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
- Experience providing financial support and guidance in the acquisition, development, and deployment of satellite systems.
- Ability to work in a very dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
- Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
• Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
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TS/SCI required.
• Previous SAP experience desired.
