AFMD Sr. Manager Program Finance

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages staff and assists in the generation of EVM deliverables, program controls, EACs, and R&O management

• Drives the frequent, accurate, and transparent program-level inputs for budgeting and forecasting

• Budgets/Forecasts at the program level by element of cost and granular Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for awarded contracts, as well as provides transparency/insights into follow-on work and new business opportunities

• Monitors and proactively communicates program funding levels

• Reviews, advises on, and/or conducts cost and schedule risk analyses, supporting Program Managers in mitigating risks and capitalizing on opportunities

• Reports program level metrics, and generates internal and external reports

• Generates financial information for the Program Management Reviews (PMRs)

• Generates financial information for the Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)

• Collaborates with Program Management and Contracts teams to drive contract modification execution in a timely and compliant manner

• Supports internal and external audits as required

• Identifies and complies with applicable cost accounting standards (CAS) and acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS)

• Works with others across Draper to implement tools and technology to enhance automation and minimize manually intensive finance processes

• Performs special projects, process improvements, and other ad hoc analyses as required

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability

• Detail-oriented with the ability to ensure tasks are completed on time and accurately

• Prior use or experience with PM Compass & Acumen Risk

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel

• Understands continuous improvement and supports the business as required

• Has a strong working knowledge industry regulations (FAR/DFARS)

• Ability to balance priorities in a dynamic, matrixed environment

• Self-starter that is capable of working independently and in a team environment

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred

Experience:

• 7 years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry

• Experience leading teams in Earned Value Management, internal and external reporting requirements.

• 2 - 4 years of experience leading high-performing teams

• Experience with program level financial management, program controls, budgeting, forecasts, and monthly performance reporting

• Experience working with many levels in an organization, and is comfortable leading the team is regular reporting and analysis requirements and monthly results

• Experience with Deltek COBRA & Open Plan

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Active Secret preferred.

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