Northrop Grumman

Manager Business Management 3

Northrop Grumman$137K — $239K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 9 years of related aerospace experience, or master’s degree and 7 years, or PhD and 5 years
  • Experience with proposal preparation and Basis of Estimate (BOE) evaluations
  • 4 years of experience in US government contracts and 2+ years in leadership roles
  • Comprehensive experience in business management functions including financial reporting
  • Proven ability to present business strategies and financial assessments to leadership teams
  • Must be eligible for obtaining Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Develop contract proposals from RFP drafts to award
  • Oversee contract negotiation strategies for the business
  • Lead all business management functions, including financial control and program planning
  • Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior management
  • Collaborate with program leadership to manage financial goals and strategies
  • Conduct cost and schedule analyses, ensuring compliance with contract parameters
  • Manage risks associated with multiple contract types from execution and financial perspectives

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses
  • Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company performance
  • Variety of benefits including health insurance and life/disability coverage
  • Savings plan and company-paid holidays along with paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Business Management 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Strike Division. This leadership role can be located in El Segundo, CA, Palmdale, CA, or Melbourne, FL

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems under the Strike Division, is currently seeking a Manager of Business Management 3 supporting the Production Business Area. This is a demanding role supporting diverse types of contracts in a challenging, fast-paced environment. The Business Management Manager be responsible for the integration and oversight of all Business Management efforts including business acquisition processes, compliance, funding analysis, financial analysis, and business case scenarios. The Manager is also responsible for working with the Business Area Leadership to ensure accurate, time sensitive reporting and briefing to leadership.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Develop 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
  • Provide business oversight and oversee contract negotiation strategies for assigned business
  • Coordinate and lead all business management functions including contracts, pricing, proposal development, accounting, program planning & financial control, financial planning and program scheduling
  • Provide financial business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses
  • Partner with the program leadership team to develop/manage financial goals, establish and implement capture strategies, manage NCTA and capital investments, and support EVMS implementation and analysis as required
  • 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
  • Manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective


Basic Qualifications:

  • Must either have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 9 years of related Aerospace Industry experience, or a master's degree and 7 years or a PhD from an accredited university and 5 years of related Aerospace Industry experience
  • Prior experience in proposal preparation and BOE preparation and evaluations.
  • 4 years' experience in US Government contracts along with 2+ years of Leadership experience, either leading direct reports or integrated product teams
  • Experience with all aspects/phases of Business Management in developing and managing financial goals and overseeing monthly financial reporting
  • Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
  • The ability to travel 10+% of the time


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience leading a team, either as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager
  • Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA
  • DoD Top Secret Security Clearance


Primary Level Salary Range: $137,800.00 - $239,300.00

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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