Manager Budgeting 3

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 138,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Business Management 3 to lead the Rates and Budgets team. Primary location is McLean, VA with flexibility to consider Linthicum, MD and other sites. You will oversee budgeting, reporting, and analysis across functional groups, driving data integrity and compliance.

You will mentor a team, coordinate with executives, and guide cost optimization efforts while ensuring adherence to SOX, GAAP, and FAR guidelines. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field plus 10 years of experience or a Master’s with 8 years.
• Prior management experience and ability to lead teams.
• Budget management, financial reporting and forecasting experience.
• Experience presenting complex financial analysis to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct management for a team of Business Management employees, mentoring and developing talent.
• Lead budgeting cycle and financial reporting for multiple functional organizations.
• Establish reporting rhythm and develop sustainable reports for timely information.
• Support executive reviews of budget performance and ad-hoc analyses for leadership.
• Identify risks/opportunities and implement mitigation plans.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure data integrity and transparency.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budget management

Forecasting

Presenting to senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Microsoft Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems Sector has an opening for a Manager Business Management 3 to support the organization’s Rates and Budgets team. This position will be a direct report to the Director of Functional Business Management and will partner with multiple functional organizations to manage all budgeting activities. The primary location for the position will be Mclean, VA but may consider other locations such as: Linthicum, MD, Huntsville, AL, Rocket Center, WV, and Plymouth, MNRoles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Provide direct management for a team of Business Management employees, including mentoring and developing professional and management talent.Lead budgeting cycle and various financial reporting activities for multiple functional organizations. Establish reporting rhythm and develop sustainable reports that provide accurate and timely information.Support executive reviews of budget performance and perform frequent ad-hoc analysis for senior leadership.Proactively works to identify risks and opportunities and implement mitigation plans.Conduct affordability studies, cost optimization analysis, benchmarking, and other forms of analysis to support strategic decision making.Collaborate across functional organizations to ensure data integrity and transparency.Harmonize Business Management processes, procedures, and tools in support of indirect cost management.Enforce rate policies and procedures, ensure compliance with internal SOX controls, and educate peers (both financial and non-financial) about compliance guidelines.Provide support for rate segments in all Forward Pricing, Estimating System, and Accounting System related audits by internal and external auditors (DCMA/DCAA, Internal Audit, and D&T).The successful candidate must have a proven track record in fostering a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around ethics and integrity, employee engagement, affordability, innovation, 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. Furthermore, the successful candidate would lead the team in managing task assignments, resource allocation, prioritization and completion dates.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field and 10 years of relevant work experience or a master's degree in a related field and 8 years relevant work experience.Prior management experience and demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent.Budget management, financial reporting, and forecasting experience.High level of proficiency with SAP, Cognos, and Microsoft Office tools.Experience presenting complex financial analysis to senior leadership.Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated history leading or being a significant contributor on cross functional project teams.Experience with Disclosure Statements and Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP).Experience supporting Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) with exposure to the development of business base and investment requirements.Experience in Aerospace & Defense industry.Understanding of SOX, GAAP, CAS, FAR, DFARs, and Company policies and proceduresBackground in other areas of finance: Program Control, Pricing and Estimating, Accounting, Financial Planning, and other related Business Management disciplines.Primary Level Salary Range: $137,800.00 - $239,300.00The 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.