Teledyne Brown Engineering · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Business Operations
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expTeledyne Brown Engineering provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. The Senior Director, Business Operations is responsible for strategic leadership and operational oversight across business management, proposal pricing, and financial planning, ensuring compliant financial execution and competitive pricing to drive performance.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Serve as advisor to the CFO and executive leadership on segment performance, risk/opportunity, and transformational initiatives in systems and process
Build and develop high‑performing teams in Program Control, Pricing, and FP&A; define standards, processes, and controls consistent with FAR, CAS, GAAP, and internal policy
Maintain strong internal controls and support SOX and audit readiness (internal and external audit)
Oversee program financial execution and compliance: EAC/ETC cycles, variance analysis, and portfolio‑level health metrics; ensure timely, accurate internal/external reports (e.g., NASA 533/CPR)
Partner with Program Management and Operations to integrate cost/schedule, assess risks/opportunities, and implement corrective actions that improve EBIT and cash
Drive working capital initiatives (unbilled reduction, collections, inventory/WIP) and balance sheet forecasting discipline
Lead the pricing organization to deliver winning, compliant, and profitable cost/price solutions; direct cost models, competitive intelligence, and risk analyses on complex, multi‑billion procurements; oversee cost volume compliance and quality
Ensure adherence to FAR/DFARS and certified cost or pricing data requirements (FAR 15.4); coordinate with Capture/BD and Contracts, and participate in color reviews
Provide oversight and input to Executive Management to support decision making related to risk funding
In coordination with the CFO, lead AOP/Business Plan, rolling forecasts, and long‑range plans; provide monthly performance reviews and KPI metrics for Orders, Sales, Profit, and Cash
Deliver executive‑level variance analyses and scenario modeling; synthesize program data into segment views for CFO/CEO reporting
Champion finance transformation and systems/process improvements (e.g., Deltek Costpoint/Cobra, EPICOR, IBM Planning Analytics), ensuring data integrity across cost, schedule, and material systems
Other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management (MBA/CPA preferred)
15+ years progressive experience in government/defense contracting across program finance/EVMS, pricing, and FP&A, including multi‑function leadership with a large government contracting company (publicly traded, with responsibilities associated with +$300M in annual sales)
Strong understanding of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other relevant government regulations
Proven leadership/experience of pricing strategy and development of cost volumes for large competitive bids; familiarity with FAR/DFARS and certified cost or pricing data
Demonstrated expertise in financial forecasting, program Estimates At Completion (EAC) cycles, cost/schedule integration, and program health metrics
Strong command of FP&A processes (AOP, monthly/quarterly reviews, variance analysis), indirect rates structures, and executive presentation skills
High level of proficiency in government financial accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Prefer knowledge of Deltek ERP software tools (Costpoint and Time & Expense)
Direct experience in missile, space, aerospace, or complex manufacturing programs; Huntsville‑based portfolios a plus
Knowledge of DCMA EVMS surveillance practices and audit readiness; comfort interfacing in customer reviews
Demonstrated results improving working capital (unbilled reduction, inventory/WIP control, material liability reconciliation) and cash forecasting
Experience in partnering with an executive team. Strong verbal and written communication skills
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Strong problem-solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
Company
Teledyne Brown Engineering
Teledyne Brown Engineering is a leader in providing innovative systems engineering, integration, operations and advanced manufacturing solutions for defense, space, marine and energy applications.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Riley Austin
HR Business Partner
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