Business Manager

This position supports the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Safety and Mission Assurance Services (SMAS), which provides critical support to the GSFC Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Directorate. Goddard's SMA Directorate supports GSFC projects by developing safety and mission assurance requirements and performing independent surveillance, audits, reviews, and assessments of design, development, testing, and mission operations activities, both on-site at GSFC and at supplier facilities. Our team delivers independent oversight that helps ensure the safety, reliability, and success of NASA missions from early design through launch and operations.

Position Summary

The Business Manager is responsible for the overall business and financial management of the SMAS program. This role oversees contract and subcontract administration, financial planning and reporting, project controls, and compliance with Federal and NASA requirements. The Business Manager partners closely with program leadership, corporate accounting, and subcontractors to ensure accurate financial performance, effective resource planning, and strong business operations across the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all business aspects of the program, including contract and subcontract administration, operating plans, salary planning, and staffing levels.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and execution of the program Operating Plan.
• Perform cost and schedule analysis; assess performance against the Operating Plan; and conduct forecasting and budgeting activities.
• Conduct Subcontractor Performance Analysis, including financial and schedule performance.
• Maintain configuration control over business systems and databases, including task orders, Government charge numbers, and Operating Plan estimates.
• Verify timecard data integrity and ensure accurate labor charging.
• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual NASA 533 financial reports.
• Provide labor hours and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) data in support of Government Contract Compliance Audits.
• Compile, analyze, and monitor indirect budgeting data on a monthly basis.
• Prepare financial analysis and inputs for Performance-Based Metrics Reports.
• Coordinate with corporate accounting and subcontractor accounting teams to resolve financial, accounting, invoicing, and task-to-charge reconciliation issues.
• Establish and maintain contract, subcontract, and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) files.
• Initiate, manage, and administer subcontracts and major purchase orders.
• Track and maintain configuration control for Semi-Annual Forecast Letters, Service Orders, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), contract and subcontract modifications, and funding allocations.
• Establish, manage, and track travel, training, and ODC budgets.
• Develop special financial and management reports to support leadership decision-making, as required.
• Support the development, implementation, and administration of human resources programs, policies, and processes designed to attract, retain, and reward employees.
• Provide administrative management support for the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), as applicable.

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS), preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business Management, or a related field.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Project Controls, Contracts Administration, Business Management, Financial Management, and/or Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience with comparable business and financial processes supporting government contracts.

Additional Requirements

• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS).
• Experience preparing and delivering NASA 533 Financial Reports.
• Ability to work effectively with Government, corporate, and subcontractor stakeholders.

ARES Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).