RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an exciting opening in the Strike Division for a Material Cost Management Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our sector. This leadership role is located in Melbourne, FL or Palmdale, CA. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site.  There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. This is a demanding role with diverse type of contracts in a challenging, fast-paced environment. The Program Material Control Manager will lead, supervise, and train a team of cost analysts responsible for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and analysis, SOX compliance, funding analysis, program financial analysis, internal and external audits, and contract deliverables. The Manager is also responsible for providing functional oversight of the Cost Management department, including engagement, staffing, and employee development. Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: - Provide direct supervision activities, including completion of performance goals and reviews, assigning work scope to employees, reviewing and approving timecards, and ensuring employees operate according to company policies and procedures. - Develop employee skills and evaluate employee performance on assigned responsibilities, including: EVMS implementation and analysis; support and guidance to PMs and CAMs; analysis and preparation of cost and schedule reports; development, analysis and review of EACs; variance analysis research and reporting; and reconciliations to SAP. - Developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams - Support customer Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), Supplier Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits - Responsible for ensuring contract deliverables are completed and submitted on a timely manner (CFSR, CSDR, IPMR, CWBS) - Focus team on achieving uncompromising quality in all products and services, accountability and team performance. - Ensure team fully understands their roles and impact on financial results. - Act as the primary interface with the program office, functional leadership, and external auditing agencies regarding EVMS related tasks/efforts, requirements, issues, analysis, and performance measures. - Support proposal preparation, fact-finding and contract negotiations as needed to ensure cost management issues are represented. - Act as primary point of contact with customer counterpart, and maintain a positive working relationship to improve communication and stay on top of any potential cost issues. - Perform in a fast paced, frequently changing, and demand driven environment Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 7 years Finance, Supply Chain, or Business Management related work experience OR Master's Degree from an accredited university with 5 years of Finance, Supply Chain, or Business Management related work experience - Experience withEarned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial analysis on a government contract - Experience using EVMS tools - Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time - Must have an active US Government secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) - Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in a Business Administration with minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in cost and schedule management - Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from an accredited university - Experience with SAP S4, Software (i.e. Cobra) - Strong analytical skills - Advanced proficiency in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) such as Deltek Cobra and MPM, accounting systems such as SAP, financial systems such as Cognos - Experience leading a team, either as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager - Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as Internal Audit Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $219,800.00 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.