Business Management Manager - Manager 2

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks a Business Management Manager - Manager 2 in Redondo Beach, CA. The role leads financial planning, cost control, and EVMS processes for critical missions.

It requires active Top Secret/SCI access and a strong background in defense contracting and program finance. The position oversees a professional staff, ensures compliance with GAAP and SOX, and collaborates across leadership to drive portfolio growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 8+ years in financial planning/reporting, strategy, and cost control.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required to start.
• Strong understanding of government contracting: FAR/CAS.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial planning and control services for the portfolio, including analyzing results and reporting.
• Lead EVMS-related activities and program reviews for cost, schedule, and technical risk.
• Support bid/pricing and cost proposals for contracts and projects.

Skills

Earned Value Management

DoD TS/SCI clearance

FAR/CAS knowledge

Cost/financial planning

MS Excel

Costpoint/SAP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Master’s degree (advantageous)

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

Cognos/IFAS

Cobra/MPM

MS Excel

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Business Management Manager - Manager 2 located in Redondo Beach, CA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The Business Management Manager is responsible for providing all aspects of financial planning and control services through a professional staff, including analyzing the portfolio of OU financial results, applying accepted accounting methods, controlling to budgets, and generating reports on sales, costs, profits, etc. This role is also responsible for the Cost Management portion of this portfolio. This position requires the incumbent to possess an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance or access to Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) with the ability to obtain a SAP clearance.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cost Manager Specific Scope of Work: Integrate and synchronize a multi-disciplined staff of business and technical leads in support of EVMS compliant program Performance Measurement System implementation and program execution, including EVMS compliance under a validated business system.
• Includes expertise with CFSR, IPMR, and other Customer reporting requirements
• Provide analysis and recommendations to business and program leadership in support of monthly Sector cost/schedule reviews
• Lead independent estimate at complete (EAC), baseline, and joint surveillance reviews
• Supervise compliance to internal business system procedures and processes in support of program requirements and government EVMS implementation guidelines
• Lead cost, schedule, and technical risk assessment events to identify and mitigate program risk
• Lead and coordinate formal internal and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) surveillance events.
• Develop and implement EVMS process improvements through collaboration with technical, cost, schedule, and program management leadership
• Intercompany program execution coordination and synergy optimization

Business Manager Scope of Work (Supporting Function): Activities below will support the lead business manager within OU such as:

• Financial (Awards, Sales, OM, Cash) planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting in accordance with company policy, GAAP and SOX requirements
• Strategic Planning – Partnership with the Portfolio Program Managers and Functional leadership for the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
• Financial management and cost control functions for all contracts / projects
• Cost proposal support for assigned programs and proposal price analysis/strategy development
• Government program finance and compliance inclusive of DCAA and DCMA audit support
• Leadership: Interdisciplinary coordination in support of program and department execution requirements
• Attention to detail to support contract setup and execution in complex contract environment
• On-boarding, motivation, development, and supervision of a competent professional staff
• Strong communication and relationship skills with internal, cross-functional colleagues and external customers
• Collaborate across program leadership to develop business case analysis for investment and portfolio growth

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in financial planning/reporting, strategic planning, cost proposals, project execution/management, contracts, pricing and/or budget controls and analysis -OR- Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience in financial planning/reporting, strategic planning, cost proposals, project execution/management, contracts, pricing and/or budget controls and analysis
• Active DoD TS and/or SCI Clearance Required to Start
• Strong understanding of government contracting and regulations, to include FAR and CAS
• Experience with standard business systems (Costpoint/SAP, Cognos/IFAS, Cobra/MPM, MS Excel)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• 3 + years of experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role
• Team management experience.
• Ability to develop talent within the organization.
• Exposure to Agile program environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting or a related field from an accredited university.
• Project / Program Control software tool implementation and maintenance experience; Cobra is preferred

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.