<p>The Program Business Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and managing all financial, contractual, and business operations supporting large-scale programs. This includes proposal development, cost control, baseline management, subcontractor oversight, earned value management, and regular performance reviews.</p> <p>The individual works closely with Program Management, Finance, Contracts, Planning, and Engineering to ensure program financial integrity, contractual compliance, and alignment with customer and company objectives.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Program Financial & Baseline Management</p> <ul> <li>Establish and maintain financial baselines in collaboration with Program Management, PMO, and Finance. </li><li>Develop methods for tracking program financial performance and variance analysis. </li><li>Integrate financial baselines with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). </li><li>Establish earned value metrics and reporting processes for internal and external performance reviews. </li><li>Maintain current Estimates at Completion (EACs) and risk assessments on a monthly basis. </li></ul> <p>Proposal Development & Scope Management</p> <ul> <li>Lead the development of proposal packages for new and added scope opportunities. </li><li>Work with Contracts, Finance, and leadership to define estimating methodologies and cost justifications. </li><li>Maintain a log of proposal actions and ensure all scope is integrated into the IMS and financial plans. </li><li>Support proposal efforts for other major programs as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Performance & Reporting</p> <ul> <li>Manage monthly internal and external Program Management Reviews (PMRs). </li><li>Prepare financial summaries and variance explanations in coordination with PMO and CAMs. </li><li>Lead weekly milestone and IMS status meetings to ensure data accuracy and timely reporting. </li><li>Draft contract correspondence and maintain documentation of all program actions. </li></ul> <p>Subcontractor Oversight</p> <ul> <li>Track subcontractor milestones and manage performance to contractual schedules. </li><li>Coordinate recovery plans for missed milestones and ensure accurate subcontractor cash flow forecasting. </li><li>Mentor and support new Subcontractor Program Managers as needed. </li><li>Provide weekly summaries of subcontractor performance for PMO reporting. </li></ul> <p>Business Process Improvement</p> <ul> <li>Define and implement business management processes for large-scale programs. </li><li>Mentor Program Managers and Analysts in program financial control, earned value management, and reporting best practices. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field. </li><li>8+ years of experience in program finance, business management, or cost control within the aerospace or defense industry. </li><li>Strong understanding of earned value management principles (EVMS) and baseline management. </li><li>Proven ability to work cross-functionally with PMO, Finance, Contracts, and Engineering teams. </li><li>Strong analytical and communication skills; able to present data to leadership and customers. </li><li>Proficiency with MS Office Suite and familiarity with scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience managing NASA, DoD, or other government contracts. </li><li>Knowledge of FAR/DFARS compliance and proposal pricing structures. </li><li>Experience in subcontractor management and cash flow forecasting. </li><li>Previous work with major aerospace primes or government customers. </li></ul>