Business Operations Manager

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. 

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Position Description:

The Rate/Investment manager will act as a strategic partner to the Segment CFO, taking ownership of the design, forecasting, and compliance of the Segment’s indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A). This role ensures that indirect cost allocations are optimized for competitive bidding while remaining fully compliant with FAR/CAS regulations. The manager will lead the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) process, monitor performance against plans, and provide crucial financial analysis to support senior leadership decisions regarding investments and cost management.

Key Responsibilities

• Indirect Rate Strategy & Management: Develop, maintain, and optimize compliant indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A). Build rate models (including intermediate pools) to accurately allocate costs to contracts.

• Strategic Support for Segment CFO: Prepare 5-year rate projections, analyze impact of changes on margins and bid competitiveness, and provide insights for scenario planning.

• Compliance & Regulatory Reporting: Lead the preparation of Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs) and annual Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS). Ensure all rates adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

• Audit & Negotiation Support: Act as the primary liaison with DCMA/DCAA auditors for rate audits. Support negotiations for provisional and final indirect rates.

• Variance Analysis & Forecasting: Monitor provisional indirect rate performance, perform trend analysis, and recommend rate adjustments to leadership to ensure cost recovery.

• Investment & Business Case Support: Analyze and report on Segment financial performance (run & invest), assisting in developing business cases for new projects or technology investments.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in defense contracting finance, specifically focusing on indirect rates, FPRP, and Incurred Cost Submissions.

• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and EVMS.

• Deep understanding of FAR Part 31 (Cost Principles) and CAS. Proficiency in NetSuite and advanced Excel modeling

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and ERP/MRP systems (e.g. NetSuite, ForProject, MS Project).

• Demonstrated familiarity with Defense Business Systems (DBS) and DCAA audit standards

Preferred:

• CPA, CMA, or CFM.

• Experience in both fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contract environments.

• Prior involvement in DCMA/DCAA audits.

Core Competencies

• Strategic financial acumen with operational awareness.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently while making complete, on-time deliveries.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.

• High integrity and commitment to compliance.

• Balancing compliance with business profitability

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Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

California pay range

$125,000 - $200,000 USD

Colorado pay range

$125,000 - $200,000 USD

California pay range
$125,000—$200,000 USD