Program Finance ManagerThe Program Finance Manager will report to the VP, FP&A and will be integral to the creation of a new program finance function. As team leader, you will provide robust financial oversight to optimize the fidelity of BlackSky's internal and external technical programs. You will be responsible for leading a collaborative analytical team that produces reliable and actionable forecasts to support BlackSky operations and will act as the financial subject-matter expert guiding best practice adoption.
Responsibilities:- Lead the development of initial program budgets and production of reliable forecasts of program Estimates at Completion (EACs) for BlackSky's portfolio of customer-facing and internal programs.
- Support annual corporate operational planning efforts by providing guidance on staffing requirements for existing and proposed programs and performing risk & opportunity analyses at the program and overall portfolio level.
- Conduct monthly and quarterly budget-vs-forecast-vs-actual variance analyses to identify cost drivers and suggest corrective actions to the program manager.
- Monitor revenue recognition, track client billing, and ensure optimized utilization of funds across program deliverables.
- Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate program profitability, spotlight anomalous portfolio performance, and project capital expenditures & cash flows.
- Serve as the primary financial advisor to Program Managers, helping them translate operational goals into fiscal targets.
- Act as a key liaison between BlackSky FP&A, Program Management, Operations, and People providing budget management, resource acquisition, and staffing recommendations.
- Strengthen BlackSky's program finance function by coaching staff analysts to develop critical skill sets and prioritizing tasks to optimize team performance.
- Prepare and present clear, data-driven financial dashboards and narrative memos for leadership and stakeholders.
- Maintain robust internal financial controls and ensure program expenditures strictly adhere to the BlackSky Fiscal Authority Matrix, GAAP, and contractual guidelines.
Required Qualifications:- A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business management, or related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of financial management or program/project finance experience in a professional services and/or government contracting environment.
- Strong business acumen with top-notch verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to build professional rapport with colleagues and external partners.
- A proficiency with Microsoft Excel modeling and familiarity with data query/data visualization tools (e.g., Cognos, SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
- A track record of identifying automation opportunities and improving efficiency via best practice adoption
- The ability to work and make decisions with a high degree of independence.
- Excellent attention to detail to support our best-in-class team.
- Eligibility to obtain a US Security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications: - Program Management Professional (PMP) or similar accreditation or certification is helpful but not required
- Experience in the SaaS, satellite/space, or related technology industry is helpful.
- TS/SCI Clearance highly preferred.
Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits-eligible employees includes:- Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
- 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
- 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
- Employer matching donations
- Professional development
- Awesome swag
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $135,000 - $150,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.
