Northrop Grumman

Business Management Manager 2

Northrop Grumman$127K — $190K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years in finance, accounting, or program control - OR - a Master's with 6 years; or 12 years of relevant experience.
  • Understanding of DOD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR.
  • Experience in government program budgeting and forecasting; skilled in Annual Operating Plan development.
  • People leadership experience is essential.
  • Prior proposal preparation experience and familiarity with BOE preparation and evaluations.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management is required.
  • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office suite is necessary, with travel required up to 10%.
  • Active US Government Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all business management activities for the ACA Operating Unit.
  • Coordinate financial forecasting, Earned Value Management, and monthly reporting processes.
  • Develop business strategy and prepare financial data presentations for management and clients.
  • Manage pricing and proposal activities from RFP review to final award evaluations.
  • Conduct risk management on various contract types from both execution and financial perspectives.
  • Ensure compliance with NGC policies and provide support during compliance audits.
  • Directly manage a team of Business Management analysts, fostering professional development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan.
  • Savings plan options.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Education assistance and training & development programs.
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule (where available).
  • Additional benefits offering overall flexibility for family needs.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

We are looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Manager 2 based out of based out of Linthicum, MD. This is an onsite position and offers offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You'll Get to Do:

The Business Management Manager 2 will lead all business management activities within the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity Division, Advanced Communications Apertures (ACA) Operating Unit (OU), reporting to the OU Business Manager.

The Manager 2 will coordinate and lead business management functions including but not limited to financial forecasting, Earned Value Management, and monthly reporting. They will oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of EV reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities.

The Manager 2 will develop business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such as the Long Range Strategic Plan and the Annual Operating Plan and be responsible for preparation and presentation of financial data , including variance analysis and forecasts to senior management and internal and external customers.

The Manager 2 will Support of pricing and proposal activities, developing proposals from draft RFP to award, including review of RFP, FAR clauses, coordination with subcontractor flow-downs, basis of estimates, indirect rates, pricing strategies, cash management, negotiation strategy and oversight, and presenting to Senior Management.

The Manager 2 will manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective. They will coordinate cost and schedule analyses and preparation of reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon cost and schedule parameters and government cost control guidelines.

The Manager 2 will ensure compliance with all NGC policies, internal controls and disclosed practices and provide internal and External support of compliance audits

The Manager 2 will provide direct management for a team of Business Management analysts, Develop professional and management talent within the Business Unit.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in leading a diverse team as well as the ability to promote the professional development of the business management workforce, fostering a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around ethics and integrity, employee engagement, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher with 8 years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, or program control - OR - a Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
  • Will consider 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
  • Understanding of DOD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
  • Prior experience with government program budgeting and forecasting, as well as Annual Operating Plan development
  • Prior people leadership experience
  • Prior experience in proposal preparation and BOE preparation and evaluations.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management
  • Experience with SAP
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • The ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • A current/active US. Government Secret clearance is required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field of study.
  • Experience with financial systems such as COBRA, COGNOS, Business Warehouse, MPP
  • Prior experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management.
  • Prior experience the Aerospace and Defense industry
  • Experience in Cost CDRL preparation


What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $127,100.00 - $190,700.00

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