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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

We are looking for a proactive leader with excellent financial acumen and attention to detail who can thrive and support our mission in a fast-paced environment. A strategic partner and trusted advisor passionate about creating customer value and providing senior business leaders with high quality and accurate information to assist them in understanding their financial performance, enable proactive financial management and enable critical business decisions to be made. As a leader in this hands-on position, this role will be innovating creative solutions to tackle complex business challenges.  You will work to increase the speed, accuracy, efficiency, and automation of our finance operations, increase business acumen, financial accountability and establish, standardize, and document financial processes across the Operations Finance team. As a member of the Operations Finance Leadership Team, you will improve the quality and timeliness of insights provided to Operations leadership and drive initiatives to ensure successful execution of our priority goals. We are seeking a storyteller, who can clearly articulate complex concepts and translate numeric financial results into meaningful business-level, programmatic and operational performance insights and recommendations. The individual should possess strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills that can thrive in an dynamic growth environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead an impactful team of individual contributors; establish clear team and individual objectives, support performance and career development, and team engagementEstablishes finance operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, resolving problems, and implementing changeOversee financial performance of Operations functions by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variancesServe as Finance Business Partner and trusted advisor to VP of Safety, Mission Assurance, Quality and Sr. Director of Business OperationsLead Operations Capital Review process and Monthly Operations Financial ReviewFacilitate development and executive review of Operations Annual Operating Plan and Quarterly ForecastsStandardize Operations Finance Processes and Reporting

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Availability for on-site work in Kent, WA.

Qualifications:

Excellent written communication and presentation skillsDemonstrated understanding of financial documents and performance metricsExperience in helping senior business leaders meet financial targets and deliver resultsHighly skilled collaborator and influencer capable of interacting with multiple functional leaders and team members.Expert level skills in Microsoft Excel12+ years of financial and business analytics experienceDemonstrated experience leading, developing, and growing teamsUndergraduate degree in business, finance, accounting, or other highly analytical field.Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusionMust be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

MBA, or Master’s Degree in business related fieldExperience with Deltek CostpointExperience in a Manufacturing environmentExperience with Planful or similar tool

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $174,246.00-$243,944.40

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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