Northrop Grumman

Business Management Manager 2

Northrop Grumman$133K — $199K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or related fields.
  • Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance required.
  • Proven leadership and people management skills.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS).
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Program Control Analysts to support business management activities.
  • Provide oversight and interface with stakeholders and auditors for compliance.
  • Collaborate with functional areas to assess risks and drive financial performance.
  • Develop and motivate staff in a team-oriented environment.
  • Travel approximately 10% of the time to support business needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including health insurance and life insurance.
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal business.
  • Company-paid holidays.
  • Savings plan options available.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Business Management Manager 2 (Mid-Level Manager), your role at Aurora, CO will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Our Business Management Manager will have oversight for all program-related business management activities, including partnering with the Organizational Unit Director to ensure organizational financial goals are achieved, ensure superior financial performance and ensure the customer's mission is achieved. This role will be responsible for the management and development of a program control analyst team.

To be successful in this role there should be an advanced understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); Federal Cost Principles including direct versus indirect, allowable vs. unallowable; Forward Pricing Rate proposals (FPRPs) development, negotiation and execution; understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), Financial Planning to include Annual Operating Plan development, budgeting and forecasting to include Capital expenditures and inventory.

Your Role and Impact:
  • Lead a team of Program Control Analysts in executing a broad scope of business management activities to support program execution and compliance
  • Provide business oversight, interface with applicable stakeholders, customers and auditors (internal and external) and assist with Supplier Management Team needed to ensure sound business deals
  • Interface with diverse functional areas to ensure risks are understood and financial performance is achieved.
  • Develop and motivate a productive staff in a team environment with excellent interpersonal, planning, presentation and organizational skills with focused emphasis on continuous process improvement
  • Must be willing to travel approximately 10% of time
  • Other duties as assigned


Why you? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) as well as obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding prior to start date.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of finance, accounting, business management or program control experience - OR - Master's degree with 6+ years of finance, accounting, business management or program control experience
  • Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
  • Leadership experience or people management experience
  • Earned Value Management (EVMS) experience


PreferredQualifications:
  • Master's degree and 10+ years of related aerospace industry experience
  • Intermediate, to advanced-level of understanding of the following systems or software is beneficial: COBRA (or similar project management software), SAP, S/4, Microsoft Excel, and Office Analysis
  • Understanding of DoD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, Commercial contracts, or FAR
  • Working knowledge of Government financial CDRL's
  • Experience working with Full Flow down Earned Value


Soft Skills:
  • Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
  • Strong problem solving or organizational skills
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Solution oriented analytical thinker


As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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