The Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing the Internal Research & Develop (IR&D) program. This role will oversee the IR&D selection process, develop financial performance metrics and financial reports for accurate execution against a project plans, analyzing business performance and market conditions to create forecasts, and help senior management make tactical and strategic decisions through detailed financial reports. This position requires the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive quality EVM metrics/variances, scheduling status, subcontractor status, EACs, and program risk/opportunity assessments.

Essential Functions:

• Must be experienced in the day-to-day program finance responsibilities of managing program business and financial performance.
• Prepare quarterly corporate social responsibility positions and charts.
• Assist the program team and financial management in monitoring and tracking program expenditures, highlighting issues / concerns / trends, and ensuring program financial commitments are met.
• Interact with a variety of program and financial management personnel and ensure alignment with company and program processes and procedures.
• Manage the IR&D process by running project selection boards, establishing project data repository structure, support the development and revisions of project cost estimates and manage project transitions to supported business units.
• Effectively communicate performance to leadership teams.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis. (Or in accordance with posted schedule.
• Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.

Qualifications:

• 10 years relevant experience.
• Deep knowledge of one pillar of business management (Finance, Scheduling, Contracts, Pricing/Estimating), working knowledge of the remaining pillars.
• Demonstrated Financial and Analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exhibit a proactive, problem solving, cost conscious and company-focused mindset.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Jira and/or Tableau.
• Aptitude to facilitate results, self-starter attitude, process oriented, structured problem solver.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Experience Needed:

• Program finance experience to include monthly and quarterly program financial status preparation and analysis.
• Experience and ability to interface with senior management.
• Experience in creating and managing Budget Targets and Schedule Milestones.
• Experience coordinating managers, cross-functional peers, coworkers, and core company personnel while working in a "team" environment.
• Deep knowledge of one pillar of business management (Finance, Scheduling, Contracts, Pricing/Estimating), working knowledge of another pillar, familiarity and great interest to learn the remaining pillars.
• Experience supporting and driving programs utilizing agile program management.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), including IR&D regulations.

Education:

• BS/BA in Finance is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment.
• Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and Florida.

Applicants who are offered employment from AEVEX Aerospace, LLC ("AEVEX") will be subject to a background check by a third party. Prior to the background check being conducted, the applicant will be required to complete disclosure and authorization forms authorizing AEVEX to conduct a background check. The authorization is made in electronic form and will only be shared with individuals who have a business need to review the information to make employment decisions. During the background process, applicants will verify personal information such as the below. An applicant who provides incomplete information will be disqualified from employment at AEVEX.

• Criminal Convictions (misdemeanor and felony).
• Prior Employment History
• Educational History

AEVEX reserves the right to disqualify a candidate based on the results of the background investigation.