Northrop Grumman

Program Business Operations Manager 1

Northrop Grumman • $114K — $172K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience
  • Proven leadership skills with a focus on team development
  • Experience in cost and schedule control, program budgeting, and forecasting using EVMS principles
  • Familiarity with performance and financial reporting across various contract types
  • Previous involvement in customer-directed meetings and reviews
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of government CLIN types including CPIF, CPAF, FPIF, FPAF, and FFP
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher
  • US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Provide direction and oversight for Business Operations functions including Contracts, Finance, and Scheduling
  • Manage financial analysis and reporting, ensuring clear communication of program status to management
  • Oversee forecasting, work authorization, and implementation of modified EV reporting
  • Coordinate cost and schedule analyses to ensure compliance with contract parameters
  • Manage financial risks and opportunities across multiple contract types
  • Assist in the development and execution of proposals for contract modifications
  • Support internal and external audits as necessary

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

The Program Business Operations Manager 1 will partner with the Program and Functional Managers to support the management of financial, schedule, contractual, and proposal and aspects of the program to achieve the Business Unit’s financial and strategic objectives.  This position will be a direct report to the Strike Weapons Program Office.  

This position will be located in Chandler, AZ.  Due to Strike Weapons security requirements, this position will be located within a security controlled closed area.


Role and Responsibilities:

  • Provide direction and oversight for a team of Business Operations functions (Contracts, Finance, Scheduling).
  • Manage financial business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with management as it relates to financial program status.
  • Oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of modified EV reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities.
  • Coordinate cost and schedule analyses and preparation of reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon cost and schedule parameters and cost control guidelines.
  • Manage financial risks and opportunities with multiple contract types.
  • Assist with the organization, development, and execution of Proposal efforts for contract modifications and supporting Business Development on new contracts as necessary.
  • Support various internal and external audits as applicable.

The successful candidate must have a desire to lead 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.


The candidate will maintain the highest level of commitment to quality, compliance, and internal controls in adherence to company values and ethics.  The position requires some travel to customer and other off-site locations.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline with 5 years of associated job experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent
  • Experience with cost and schedule control, program budgeting and forecasting using EVMS principles
  • Schedule, performance and financial reporting experience on a variety of contract types
  • Previous participation with customer directed meetings and reviews
  • The willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically 10% of the time
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Knowledge and management of various government CLIN types including CPIF/CPAF/FPIF/FPAF/FFP
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher
  • US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Business related discipline
  • General aerospace and launch vehicle knowledge
  • Familiar with COBRA and COGNOS systems and reporting
  • Experience developing business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such a Long-Range Strategic Plan or Annual Operating Plan
  • Active Secret or Top Secret clearance

 


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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00

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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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
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$36.7 billion
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