Business Management Senior Manager (Secret Clearance) - Kennedy Space Center - Military Veterans

The Business Management Senior Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial, procurement, HR liaison, IT, and inventory management functions of the program. This individual will develop and lead a high-performing team to ensure efficient business operations, financial management, and compliance with corporate and government regulations. The role requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments to drive financial and operational success. 

Position is contingent upon contract award 

Financial Management & Strategic Planning 

• Provide financial expertise and support to the Program Manager (PM), ensuring effective financial planning, forecasting, and reporting. 
• Lead the accounting team to ensure accurate financial data input, analysis, and corporate compliance. 
• Develop, analyze, and manage the program’s financial operating model, budgets, and key performance metrics. 
• Monitor financial expenditures and implement cost control measures to align with budgetary goals. 
• Conduct make/buy analyses to optimize cost efficiency and support in-house service delivery. 
• Collaborate with PM and Operations Manager to forecast work activities, integrating them into financial projections and Estimates at Completion (EACs). 
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and alignment of the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with financial reporting and time tracking. 
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice preparation, tracking, and funding reconciliation in alignment with contract modifications. 

Procurement & Contract Management 

• Manage a team responsible for procurement, including vendors, subcontractors, and materials acquisition. 
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and maintain delegated purchasing authority up to $100K. 
• Oversee the preparation of vendor service agreements, subcontract agreements, and purchase orders in accordance with government and corporate regulations. 
• Develop proposals for government RFPs and additional service requests. 
• Successfully complete annual procurement audits and ensure full compliance with FAR, contract terms, and corporate policies. 
• Maintain oversight of P-Card purchases, ensuring timely monthly reconciliations. 

Property Control & Inventory Management 

• Oversee the management of Government-Furnished Property (GFP), Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE), and company-owned assets. 
• Ensure an effective inventory management plan, including regular audits, records maintenance, and reporting. 
• Conduct monthly and annual inventory assessments to ensure compliance with contract and corporate requirements. 

HR Liaison & Workforce Management 

• Act as the primary HR liaison, collaborating with the Corporate HR team on hiring, onboarding, compliance, and personnel management. 
• Support recruitment efforts by posting job openings, coordinating with recruiting agencies, and participating in job fairs. 
• Ensure all contract and corporate HR reporting requirements are met. 
• Manage training and certification programs for the Business Office team, ensuring compliance with role-specific qualifications. 

Operational Excellence & Compliance 

• Develop and maintain project performance metrics to assess operational efficiency and inform CPAR development. 
• Ensure accurate and timely corporate and customer reporting and communications in all areas of responsibility. 
• Assist in tracking contractual deliverables, obligations, and compliance requirements. 
• Maintain all essential project documentation on SharePoint, including contracts, modifications, budgets, schedules, financial reports, deliverables, and invoices. 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, business operations, or program management, including at least 6 years in a leadership role. 
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance within a complex, government-regulated environment. 
• Strong knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and government contract financial management. 
• Experience leading teams across multiple business functions, including finance, procurement, and HR support. 
• Active Secret Clearance required. 

Work Where it Matters

Akima Support Operations (ASO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ASO delivers comprehensive services for facilities, maintenance, and repair and critical services required to operate and sustain facilities and equipment of all sizes.

As an ASO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.