**Description** **This position is Contingent Upon Contract Award.** The Business Manager is responsible for managing the financial health of aerospace and defense (A&D) programs. This role focuses on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management while ensuring compliance with financial standards such as GAAP and FAR. The Business Manager serves as a key financial partner to program leadership, providing analysis and insights to guide strategic decisions and maintain program profitability. **Key Responsibilities** + Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures. + Oversee program financial reporting, cash flow management, and variance analysis. + Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, and internal financial policies. + Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support audits and reviews. + Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. + Partner with program managers to align financial performance with program objectives. + Prepare and deliver financial reports and briefings to senior leadership. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred). + Experience in financial management within aerospace, defense, or government contracting. + Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and cost accounting standards. + Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills. **Preferred Background** + Experience supporting large-scale government contracts. + Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and program financial metrics. + Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise. **Qualifications** **Education** **Required** + Bachelors or better in Finance Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.