Budgeting Staff at The Aerospace Corporation
In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for compiling and reviewing budgets using actual performance, previous budget figures, awarded price proposals, and other data sources and provide for proper financial administration. Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports, analyzes trends and estimates to complete, prepares comparative evaluation of actual costs against budgeted funds, and determines rationale for variances between costs and budget.
Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company's values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Integrity and Objectivity.
KEY FUNCTIONS
- Compiles budgets, reports and analyses for external customers based upon contractual requirements.
- Analyzes monthly, fiscal year, and inception-to-date cost and fee performance against budget, estimate to complete, funding and contract value.
- Provides a wide array of ad hoc financial analyses and reports upon request and communicates results.
- Enhances financial models for use in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
REQUIRED II:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Typically 3 years of progressively increasing responsibility in financial reporting/budgeting
- Experience in applying general accounting principles
- Experience in Microsoft Office applications including Excel
- Experience in SAP and Business Warehouse
REQUIRED III:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Typically 6 years of progressively increasing responsibility in financial reporting/budgeting
- Experience in applying general accounting principles
- Experience in Microsoft Office applications including Excel
- Experience in SAP and Business Warehouse
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Intermediate/advanced Excel and Macros skills
- Must work well in a team environment
- Must be detail oriented
- Ability to prioritize tasks and projects
- Must possess strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects at one time
- Effective interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, to self-initiate activities, and to work within timelines
- Must possess time management and project management skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTS
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to use a computer to complete assignments.
- Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
