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Mission Area Manager III – Tactical Solutions
BAE Systems
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Manager or above
1 month ago
138,267 – 235,053
- IFRS
- CMA
- CFA
- Pension
1 month ago
Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Mission Area Finance Manager in support of our Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Tactical Solutions (TS) business. This is a key role within TS Finance Leadership Team, reporting to the TS Finance Director and will serve as the finance lead supporting one of the mission areas within TS and will assume responsibility for financial matters within that area.
The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead a team of finance staff, ensuring adequate development, training, and capabilities to support and deliver objectives in support of the TS business.
- In coordination with FP&A, track financial salients, update forecasts, report progress/perform variance analysis, and make recommendations to business leadership, as appropriate. Be a true finance partner to the mission area director.
- Support business operating rhythms, including any new processes for operating reviews and KPI tracking. Collaborate with business on strategic planning initiatives.
- Monitor business area project lists monthly to ensure correct project accounting & closeout activities are sufficient.
- Lead the financial aspects of the Request for Bid Approval (RBA) process and serve as key member of contract negotiations team, as applicable.
- Provide financial leadership and review of SOA, Fireform, and Strategic inventory requests.
- Lead the Estimate at Complete (EAC) quarterly reviews and monthly Business Area Reviews (BAR).
- Track Mission Area budgets ensuring any supplemental requests are supported by a sound business case.
- Provide financial leadership of the annual 5-year Integrated Business Plan (IBP).
- Ensure consistency in financial practices across programs and ensure synthesis and alignment.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment:This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 12 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Excellent people and team-building skills.
- Excellent financial and business management skills.
- Excellent integrity and the ability to influence leaders.
- Willingness to go above and beyond to step up in support of business needs.
A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Advance Degree.
- 12 or more years of relevant experience, Aerospace and Defense (A&D) or similar government contracting environment.
- CPA, CMA, CFA or other equivalent financial certificate/license.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
- Sector: Space & Mission Systems
- Job Category: Finance & Accounting
- Salary Min Point: 138267
- Salary Max Point: 235053
- Referral Bonus: 1000
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Career Level: Experienced
- Travel Percentage:<10%
- Shift: 1st Shift
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Secret
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: None
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Mission Area Manager III – Tactical Solutions · BAE Systems