Business Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Vantage Systems, Inc. (Vantage), is a pioneering force in the realm of multi-disciplinary engineering services for spaceflight projects. Since our establishment in 1992, we have consistently delivered progressive solutions to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) space flight community earning recognition for our unwavering integrity and dedication to delivering top-tier solutions that align with the U.S. space program missions.

For over three decades, Vantage’s commitment to quality service and innovation has driven our rapid growth. Fueled by a deep understanding of the ever-evolving U.S. space program, we continuously pioneer progressive solutions to address NASA’s & DoD’s pressing challenges. Our unwavering commitment to exceptional service is built upon a foundation of ethics, honesty, and a people-centric approach. Join us as we forge ahead, combining our expertise with NASA’s legacy of excellence to shape the future of space exploration.

We are looking for highly qualified candidates for a contract positioned onsite at the Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) SSHINE contract.

The Business Manager is responsible for analyzing financial data, supporting cost control, pricing strategies, and proposal development for Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) space technology programs under the SSHINE contract. This role plays a critical part in managing multiple concurrent task orders, forecasting costs, tracking expenditures, and providing financial insights to ensure on-time, on-budget performance across complex aerospace programs. The Financial Analyst supports rapid proposal responses, contract cost management, and compliance with Government financial reporting requirements.

General Responsibilities: Partners with management to ensure proper cost allocation to the project cost objectives. Evaluates project cost against project budgets. Assures cost control and accounting procedures are being adhered to. Reviews and analyzes the status of assigned projects for the purpose of cost reporting. Provides management with clear and accurate cost information to help them make decisions. Verifies accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions. Archives project files regarding, payroll, invoicing, cost controls, purchase orders, contracts and subcontracts as required. Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions. Supports procurement of long-lead hardware/software critical to space experiments, including commercial and non-commercial space-rated hardware.

The Business Manager will support:

• Task order cost management: Forecast, track, and control costs across multiple concurrent task orders supporting CubeSat through ESPA-class spacecraft programs
• Proposal pricing and cost estimation: Develop cost estimates, pricing models, and financial proposals for new task orders with response times as short as 15 days
• Government financial reporting: Prepare Contract Funds Reports, Man Hour Expenditure Reports, and Integrated Program Management Reports in accordance with CDRL requirements
• Cost control and variance analysis: Monitor expenditures, identify cost trends, and support corrective actions to maintain budget compliance across space technology programs

This position requires strong financial analysis skills, experience with Government contracting cost management, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting innovative space technology experiments for the Department of Defense.

Key Responsibilities: 
Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities
• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning
• Prepare management reports, KPIs, forecasts, and cost performance updates
• Support profitability analysis, estimates at completion (EAC), and resource planning

Program Cost Management:

• Forecast, track, and control budgets, expenditures, and funding across multiple projects or task orders
• Monitor labor, materials, travel, subcontractor, and indirect costs
• Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to maintain budget performance
• Support modifications, scope changes, and funding adjustments with cost impact analysis

Pricing & Proposal Support:

• Develop cost estimates and pricing models for proposals and new business opportunities
• Support pricing strategies through cost, margin, and competitive analysis
• Prepare basis of estimate documentation, pricing narratives, and financial risk assessments
• Support various contract types including cost-plus, fixed-price, and time-and-materials

Reporting, Billing & Compliance:

• Prepare financial reports, invoices, and required customer deliverables
• Ensure compliance with company policies, FAR/DFARS, accounting standards, and reporting requirements
• Support internal and external audits and maintain accurate financial records

Process Improvement & Collaboration:

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and automation
• Partner with program managers, contracts, business development, procurement, and leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations
• Perform other finance-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

• Education/ Years of Relevant Experience: 10+ years of experience with BS/BA degree or 5+ years of experience with MS/MA degree
• Clearance: TS with eligibility for SCI Poly