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Manager I Finance (Civil Space)

BAE Systems

Boulder, CO · HybridFull-time$119–202K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$119–202K/yr
Location
Boulder, COHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Manager I to lead Project Controls and Finance for its Civil Space Business Unit. The role manages program controls staff, oversees financial execution, and provides strategic financial leadership. It leads financial planning, reporting, audits, and risk processes while ensuring compliance with the company’s EVM system and applicable regulations. The position requires regular on-site work three or more days each week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Requirements, requiredEarned Value Management Systems, requiredCommunication, requiredCustomer-Facing Experience, requiredConsultative Experience, requiredStrategic Analysis, requiredData Analysis, requiredMetrics Analysis, requiredCost Estimation, requiredProfitability Analysis, requiredRisk Analysis, requiredIFRS, requiredFAR, requiredCost Accounting Standards, requiredOrganization, requiredPeople Building, requiredTeam Building, requiredGovernment Contracting, nice to haveFinancial Data Presentation, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Field, required8+ Years Related Experience, required3+ Years EVM Program Experience, requiredMaster's or PhD Substitutes Experience, requiredRelated Technical Experience in Lieu of Education, requiredAccredited Institution Degree, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Manager I to lead our Project Controls and Finance functions within the BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) Space Systems (SS) - Civil Space (CS) Business Unit (BU). This role will be responsible for managing Program Controls staff, financial execution of programs, and providing strategic financial leadership to SBU leadership. The role must show mastery of and responsibility for leading program teams with adherence to the BAE Systems AMS EVM System Description and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

What You ll Do:

  • Lead Civil Space Project Controls team, including recruitment, supervision, and the professional coaching of the staff.

  • Foster a positive, productive work environment by establishing effective working relationships across Business Units (BUs) and Strategic Capabilities Units (SCUs).

  • Provide actionable insights and analysis to ensure the achievement of BU financial salient targets.

  • Support the Request for Bid Approval (RBA) process to ensure financial viability of new pursuits

  • Oversee the comprehensive management, communication, and reporting of program financial execution.

  • Lead the quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) process and provide guidance to ensure programs maintain SBU financial commitments.

  • Manage the preparation of financial components for Program Performance Reviews (PPR)

  • Actively manage Stock Order Agreements (SOA) and Authorizations to Work at Risk (AWAR) to minimize financial exposure.

  • Ensure consistent and thorough implementation of the Risk, Opportunity, and Change Management (ROCM) process.

  • Lead internal and external audits across the SBU and ensure all proposals and operations comply with regulatory requirements and BAE SMS best practices.

  • Apply advanced analytical techniquesincluding modeling, benchmarking, and historical trend analysisto improve the accuracy of financial forecasts and estimates.

  • Drive the documentation and implementation of lessons learned and corrective actions to foster continuous process improvement across the organization.

  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

  • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • BS/BA degree in a related field plus 8 or more years related experience.

  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

  • Understanding of typical project requirements and processes.

  • Three or more years of demonstrated experience working on programs requiring Earned Value Management Systems.

  • Proven communication, customer-facing experience, and/or consultative experience working across multiple groups and boundaries.

  • Excellent strategic and data analytical skills, including metrics, cost estimates, profitability, and risk.

  • Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as strong people and team-building skills.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Industry knowledge: Familiarity with government contracting.

  • Communication: Ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholder clearly and persuasively.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118747 - $201870

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Manager I Finance (Civil Space)

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,967 open Finance Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$119–202K/yr
  • Colorado median$119–161K/yr49 salary ranges
  • US median$105–165K/yr1,378 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $160K, is 17% above the Colorado median midpoint ($138K) — in the middle half of Finance Manager salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 54 open Finance Manager jobs in Colorado and 1,967 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Finance Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,792 postings).
Education
1,207 of the 1,967 open Finance Manager jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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