Business Administrator 2

We are seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Business Administrator to support our Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) programs. This position plays a key role in developing and managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports to ensure efficient execution of sUAS development, sustainment, and operational efforts.

You will work closely with project managers, engineering leads, and procurement specialists to provide financial insights that drive strategic decisions. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, defense-focused environment and has a passion for enabling mission success through precise financial oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a wide variety of detailed financial and administrative responsibilities including facilities, logistics, and day-to-day activities for large and/or complex programs, organizations or proposals.
• Develop, monitor, and update budgets and financial plans for multiple sUAS project lines.
• Track and analyze expenditures, obligations, and variances against planned budgets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for both internal leadership and government stakeholders.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM), cost estimating relationships (CERs), and life-cycle cost models, as required.
• Interface with Contracts and Program Management teams to ensure accurate funding alignment and forecasting.
• Conduct financial risk analysis and support mitigation strategies.
• Assist in proposal pricing, budget narratives, and cost volume development for new sUAS initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with DoD financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, program control, or budget management (DoD or aerospace/defense environment preferred).
• Experience supporting government contracts and understanding of FAR/DFARS is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial systems, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Active Secret Clearance is required to start.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior financial support to sUAS, aerospace, or defense-related programs.
• Familiarity with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Experience with capital planning, indirect cost allocations, and funding types (e.g., RDT&E, O&M, Procurement).
  
  

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular, Fulltime

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8-5

Work Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

­All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.