Finance Manager

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

We are seeking a Finance Business Manager to lead our Advanced Engineering Solutions (AES) and Mission Enabling Programs (MEP) portfolios within the High Consequence Missions business unit. The position is a hybrid position in Dulles, VA.  The Business Manager will partner with the portfolio directors in running the financial aspects of the business that includes approx. 15 programs and several new business pursuits with annual revenue of approximately $55M. This position will provide leadership and mentoring to a team of 2 Finance professional staff members in financial planning and analysis, reporting, and cost management. The successful candidate must have a firm understanding of financial principles and demonstrate application through hands on experience. The candidate must ensure successful development of Estimate at Complete (EACs), in depth analysis, and reporting on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. The candidate must be able to develop solutions using a high degree of creativity, ingenuity and innovation in a fast-paced environment and interpret and ensure implementation of Nightwing Financial Policies, Procedures and Program Management Best Practices.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Prepare and brief Monthly Operating Review Packages for Program Area

• Lead Financial Planning and Analysis activities including monthly forecasts, AOP, and 5YP activities

• Provide oversight and guidance for program cost schedule and control, funding planning, reporting, monitoring, and provide analysis and support utilizing standard company tools and in compliance with standard processes.

• Lead quarterly EAC Reviews for the Program Area

• Monitor program cash collections, billing status, and unbilled issues

• Partner with Business Development and Programs to forecast and provide analysis of key financial metrics including Bookings, Sales, Profit, Cash, and Backlog.

• Support audits of financial information by internal auditors, external auditors, DCAA and other agencies

• Assist with development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECP's)

• Support Front end of the business and help drive strategy on new business initiatives

• Participate in company wide process improvement projects

Required Skills:

• Bachelor degree and 8+ years of related finance experience in multiple aspects of financial management and business analysis including program controls

• Excellent excel skills

• Experience presenting complex information to all levels of staff and management in a clear and concise manner

• Understanding of different contract types (CPFF, CPAF, FFP LOE)

• Ability to support updates to ETCs on a monthly basis and developing EACs consistent with company policy

• Ability to work in process driven environment and communicate requirements

• Ability to work within rapidly changing business environment and make critical decisions that are based upon sound financial principles

• Understand and perform analysis on the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Forecast, and Short Range Outlook

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, clear verbal and writing abilities, task flexibility, sensitivity to customer’s needs.

• Experience organizing, preparing, and presenting briefings to Customers, Management, and Peers

• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to meet multiple commitments

• Excellent communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Active TS SSBI or TS/SCI desired but not required

• Fluent in all aspects of Finance including Program Controls, Forecasting, and Accounting.

• Costpoint Experience

• Cost modeling, Engineering Change Proposal preparation, life cycle cost estimating, and developing pricing strategies to help meet customer requirements.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Administration, or related field of study

• Master’s Degree or MBA preferred

This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.