Business Manager

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

The Space and Intelligence Division (S&I) provides engineering services and analytic support to the Air Force, Space Force, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and NASA. S&I work includes systems engineering and integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging, high priority National Defense needs, and assessing and developing cutting-edge technologies and capabilities to meet those needs.

SPA has an immediate need for a Business Manager. 

• Implement best practices to support financial planning, policies, accounting standards, and procedures.
• Facilitate clear and effective communications across Finance teams, Division leadership, and functional area support teams.
• Lead monthly close cycles and daily operational challenges, including project set-up, funding, invoicing, accruals, Estimate at Completion (EACs), revenue recognition analysis and reporting, and resolution of data-related issues.
• Lead PCA team through monthly forecasting cycles and variance analysis, and development and maintenance of Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plans (LRSP).
• Provide training in knowledge areas and on tools and generate training materials and outlines for universal use.
• Oversee and monitor the division’s indirect budget, including tracking and reporting on expenditures, and forecasting accurately.
• Prepare and present program and division finance data to various levels of company leadership for monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reviews.
• Create and maintain internal financial reports and deliverables for leadership review for both internal and external customers.
• Design and generate templates to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency.
• Support cash flow management by approving expenses, ensuring timely invoice submission to clients, and analyzing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) to identify process improvements.
• Participate in pricing exercises and assist in developing accurate cost estimates.
• Participate in Corporate and Finance initiatives for process or tool implementation and improvement.
• Develop financial and operational knowledge of the business, including its mission, products, services, clients, initiatives, employees, industry, and workflows.
• Establish and maintain strong business partner relationships with key internal and external contacts to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Project Control Analyst and 3 years’ experience in a managerial role
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint and Cognos reporting tools
• Strong understanding of Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time & Materials (T&M) contracts

Desired Qualifications: 

• Knowledge and experience with FAR compliance, CAS compliance, DCAA compliance, GAAP compliance, and SOX compliance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting tools