Business Associate

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking Business Associates to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at either the Redstone Arsenal in the Huntsville, AL area or at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area.

Key Duties

• Identify, develop, test, and streamline business systems and process tools to improve efficiency across enterprise functions.
• Integrate and coordinate business activities to support the requirements of IRES task orders.
• Analyze business data and present findings to IRES leadership.
• Prepare business reporting metrics, forecasting, and assist with business planning cycles for IRES and corporate needs.
• Assist the Business Planning & Strategy Manager with developing enterprise management objectives, milestones, and strategic initiatives.
• Support both EIT and MIT teams in aligning business strategies with technical execution.
• Provide integrated support across enterprise management functions and processes.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure participation and alignment with business milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate, integrate, and deliver innovations across task order mission areas to enhance efficiency and mission effectiveness.
• Identify and support opportunities for growth in revenue and profitability.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure cohesive planning and execution.
• Enhance customer visibility and engagement.
• Interface with executive leadership, stakeholders, and customers to support business priorities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather insights, data, and feedback to ensure alignment on key initiatives.
• Support on-contract growth and new business pursuits in collaboration with corporate resources.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives that drive business growth.
  
  
  

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education :

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance in a reasonable timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience in business planning and strategy, including financial analysis, forecasting, accounting, and business function integration activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at the executive level.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to provide insightful analysis across multiple business areas within a diverse organization.
• Ability to make independent judgments to plan, prioritize, and organize a varied and fast-paced workload.
• 8 or more years of general full-time work experience (may be reduced with completion of advanced education).
• 7 or more years of directly related experience in one or more of the following areas: Proposals, Earned Value, Finance, Project Management, or Government Contracting.
• 1 or more years of experience in a management or leadership role.
  
  
  

Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with flexibility to adapt to and drive change.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government contracting.
• Advanced financial management experience, including FP&A, Earned Value Management (EVM), Profit & Loss (P&L), Cash Flow, Risk & Opportunity (R&O), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance, DCMA compliance, and contract close-out.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel with emphasis on financial modeling and advanced spreadsheet capabilities.
• Experience with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to automate workflows, create custom macros, and build user-defined functions to streamline data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Deltek Cobra, Deltek Costpoint, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Microsoft Project, and Empower.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to peers, executive leadership, and customers.
• Experience in the development, review, and delivery of Government proposals.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, handle complex issues, and meet deadlines.
  
  
  

Business Profile

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.