Business Manager

Our long-term client relationship with JSC has led to a need for a Business Manager on the Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC) at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX). 

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System. 

The Business Manager will:

• Provide business management oversight and leadership to Engineering Directorate Power and Propulsion Division.
• Support the implementation of Planning Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) guidelines; operating plans, Technical, Cost and Schedule reviews; Internal Task Agreements (ITAs); and monthly budget reviews.
• Perform a cross-division analysis to ensure that proposed new tasks/projects align with the JSC/Engineering Directorate/AFMD strategic plan by interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Formulate variance assessments, trend analysis, trade-offs, and other analysis necessary to completely substantiate budget/funding requirements.
• Perform funding, financial performance and/or budget analyses in support of special internal or external directorate inquiries.
• Provide detailed analysis of budget report and develop new or non-standard reports.
• Manage task orders by collecting the requirements, schedule, and product deliverables from the task order owner and entering the information into the appropriate NASA systems.
• Document and track associated funding threats and risks.
• Provide an assessment of End of Year (EOY) Projections and projected carryout.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:  

• Bachelor's degree in the appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university, with a total of ten (10) years of work experience; additional relevant education may be substituted for progressive experience.
  

                                                 - OR -

• Bachelor's degree in the appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university, with a total of fifteen (15) years of work experience; additional relevant education may be substituted for progressive experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of budget/schedule experience.
• Experience with budget tracking, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Ability to communicate and present financial report and budget status to senior management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of project financial management principles and best practices.
• Advanced excel skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite Application Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and written.
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking skills. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Experience with managing cost accounts & project codes, track actual and forecast cost, contractor financial 533 reporting.
• Familiarity with Government budgeting process, budgeting, financial and project control.
• Experience with supporting NASA Integration Team and integration of large data sets.
• Experience with NASA Financial System/Database such as Business Warehouse, SPICE, SAFE, ORBIT, and NASA contracts are a plus.
• Experience presenting to high level management.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.