RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Business Management Manager - Manager 1 located in Redondo Beach, CA , you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
The Business Management Manager is responsible for providing all aspects of financial planning and control services through a professional staff, including analyzing the portfolio of OU financial results, applying accepted accounting methods, controlling to budgets, and generating reports on sales, costs, profits, etc. This role is also responsible for the Cost Management portion of this portfolio.
This position requires the incumbent to possess an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance or access to Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) with the ability to obtain a SAP clearance.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cost Manager Specific Scope of Work:
Integrate and synchronize a multi-disciplined staff of business and technical leads in support of EVMS compliant program
Performance Measurement System implementation and program execution, including EVMS compliance under a validated business system. Includes expertise with CFSR, IPMR, and other Customer reporting requirements
Provide analysis and recommendations to business and program leadership in support of monthly Sector cost/schedule reviews
Lead independent estimate at complete (EAC), baseline, and joint surveillance reviews
Supervise compliance to internal business system procedures and processes in support of program requirements and government EVMS implementation guidelines
Lead cost, schedule, and technical risk assessment events to identify and mitigate program risk
Lead and coordinate formal internal and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) surveillance events. Develop and implement EVMS process improvements through collaboration with technical, cost, schedule, and program management leadership
Intercompany program execution coordination and synergy optimization
Business Manager Scope of Work (Supporting Function):
Activities below will support the lead business manager within OU such as:
Financial (Awards, Sales, OM, Cash) planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting in accordance with company policy, GAAP and SOX requirements
Strategic Planning - Partnership with the Portfolio Program Managers and Functional leadership for the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
Financial management and cost control functions for all contracts / projects
Cost proposal support for assigned programs and proposal price analysis/strategy development
Government program finance and compliance inclusive of DCAA and DCMA audit support
Leadership:
Interdisciplinary coordination in support of program and department execution requirements
Attention to detail to support contract setup and execution in complex contract environment
On-boarding, motivation, development, and supervision of a competent professional staff
Strong communication and relationship skills with internal, cross-functional colleagues and external customers
Collaborate across program leadership to develop business case analysis for investment and portfolio growth
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in financial planning/reporting, strategic planning, cost proposals, project execution/management, contracts, pricing and/or budget controls and analysis -OR- Master's degree and 3+ years of experience in financial planning/reporting, strategic planning, cost proposals, project execution/management, contracts, pricing and/or budget controls and analysis
Active DoD TS and/or SCI Clearance Required to Start
Strong understanding of government contracting and regulations, to include FAR and CAS
Experience with standard business systems (Costpoint/SAP, Cognos/IFAS, Cobra/MPM, MS Excel)
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role
Team management experience.
Ability to develop talent within the organization.
Exposure to Agile program environments.
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting or a related field from an accredited university.
Project / Program Control software tool implementation and maintenance experience; Cobra is preferred
Primary Level Salary Range: $121,000.00 - $181,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Job Category: Business Management
