CFO & Business Services Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Profile :

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract (LLCC) for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.

Position Location :

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com’s Best Small Towns in America. For two years in a row, Los Alamos County has ranked as the healthiest county in the nation according to a U.S. News report. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos’ presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

Position Summary :

The Program Manager, Business Services / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the Business Services organization. The N3B Business Services element includes the functional areas of Prime Contract Management, Accounting and Finance, Acquisition Management, Records Management / Document Control, and Interface Management. The PM / CFO duties include providing strategic leadership, planning, leading and operational activities for environmental programs to accomplish performance objectives.

Prior CFO or equivalent experience is preferred for this senior leadership position within the company

This position reports to the N3B Executive Officer.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to) :

• Provides centralized business systems, methods, and procedures and ensures consistent and efficient application across the LLCC.
• Managing multiple Directors and is responsible for contractual obligations over multiple programs with large complexity and revenue potential.
• Oversees the business services operations and programs to ensure that work is conducted in accordance with requirements and that overall LLCC program objectives are met.
• Determines and controls budget and resource allocations for programs and projects.
• Participates in negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, as well as preparations of proposals, plans, specifications and financial conditions of contract.
• Reviews work plans, schedules, costs and technical performance, and is responsible for solving any business management, technical or administrative problems that arise during the program. Reviews project deliverables as they pertain to program functional areas.
• Responsible to the Board of Managers for financial planning, reporting and execution per approved Annual Operating Plan.
• Interfaces with the N3B Board of Managers regarding contract, financial management and business systems functional areas.
• Manages client relationships to ensure that all communication channels to and from the client organization are open and that requests are given the fullest attention and responded to promptly and appropriately.
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership for the continuous improvement of N3B and N3B Business Services operations.
• Trains and mentors Directors and junior staff.
• Viewed as an expert within the financial and business areas and as highly competent within the broad discipline both internally and externally.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) :

Education and Experience Required :

Bachelors’ degree combined with at least 23 years relative experience. Experience should include a minimum of 8 years of management experience. However, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.

Education Equivalency : 2 years of relevant experience for 1 year of college.

Business Associations :

Serves as a principal spokesperson for the division or group / sector on highly significant matters.

Interacts with executive leadership to execute decisions manage risk, and influence activities that affect the long-term viability of the company. Is a proactive member of the senior executive staff, engaging on the full breadth of policy and program issues affecting the N3B organization and mission performance.

Impact :

Decisions drive the long-term success, failure, profitability and growth of the company’s divisions, corporate functions, or the group / sector.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Program Manager will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Equal Opportunities

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.