Position Title: Finance Manager

Mission Statement

Amentum is seeking highly skilled and motivated professionals to support the United States Space Force Range Contract. Our mission is to deliver safe, innovative, and dependable range operations, maintenance, and mission assurance services that enable the U.S. Space Force to execute critical launch and test operations while advancing national security objectives.

Employees hired under this contract will play a vital role in sustaining range readiness, integrating advanced technologies, ensuring mission reliability, and supporting the nation’s most demanding space operations. At Amentum, we are committed to empowering our teams with a culture of excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement — ensuring our workforce delivers unmatched technical expertise and operational success in support of the Space Force’s mission to secure our nation’s freedom to operate in space.

Job Description

The Finance Manager will lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for large-scale Space Force programs. This role includes developing strategic financial plans, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with government contracting standards. The Finance Manager will partner with program leadership to align financial decisions with mission objectives and drive operational efficiency.

Typical Duties

• Direct financial strategy, planning, and analysis for multi-million-dollar programs supporting Space Force range operations.
• Develop and manage annual operating plans (AOP), five-year strategic forecasts, and monthly financial close processes.
• Prepare executive-level financial presentations and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Oversee program financial reviews, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting standards, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), and audit requirements.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

Qualifications

Required Clearance: Must have (or obtain) Secret security clearance within 60 days of hire.
Required Education: MBA or related field; BSBA in Finance preferred.
Required Experience:

• 10 years in financial management roles within defense or aerospace sectors.
• Proven track record in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management for large-scale programs ($200M ).
• Expertise in government contracting, EVMS, and compliance standards.
  Required Certification: None specified.
  Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Space Force or DoD programs.

Work Environment

• Work will be performed inside a large facility. Position could require some night and weekend work.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting at desk, phone use, and PC or laptop work. May require lifting and carrying boxes of supplies, computers, or files up to 25 lbs.

Equipment and Machines

• General office equipment, including telephone, copier, PC/laptop, and other miscellaneous office equipment.

Attendance

• Must be able to work at least 8 hours a day for 5 days per week (Monday through Friday).

Travel

• Continental and overseas travel may be required. Must maintain a current passport.

Other Essential Functions

• Candidate must exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity. Must be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to work effectively with a variety of government, military, and contractor personnel at all levels.
• Grooming and dress usually business casual, but dependent on client standards.
• Must not pose a safety hazard to employees working in the same general area.
• The position requires a U.S. government security clearance. If you possess dual citizenship, you may be required to relinquish foreign citizenship to obtain clearance.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.