Manager Business Management 2

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Training and development

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Business Management Manager 2 for the Mission Next organization, with hybrid work options in multiple locations including IL, MD, CA. The role partners with OU Directors to manage financials and strategic objectives, and to lead a team of analysts in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

The candidate will drive short- and long-term business strategies, oversee affordability initiatives, and manage risks across contract vehicles while mentoring staff and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in finance, accounting, or program control or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Can substitute 12 years of applied experience for degree requirement.
• Experience with budgeting, financial planning, and annual operating plan development.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct management to a team of Business Management analysts.
• Deliver financial analysis and reporting to senior management.
• Develop short- and long-term business strategies and forecasts.
• Lead affordability initiatives including indirect rates, budgets, and investments.
• Manage risks with various contract vehicles and revenue recognition; support proposals.
• Develop and present detailed business cases and ROI analyses.
• Mentor junior Business Managers and foster talent within the unit.
• Ensure compliance with Northrop Grumman policies and conduct audits.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data presentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years

Master’s degree + 6 years

12 years applicable experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

COBRA

COGNOS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Manager 2 within the Mission Next (MNX) Business Management organization. This position can be based out of Linthicum (MD), Rolling Meadows (IL), or California (Redondo Beach, Woodland Hills, San Diego). This position may be staffed as a Hybrid role and offers the 9/80 schedule.

The Business Management Manager 2 will be a direct report to the Senior Business Manager and will be responsible for three operating units: the Space Park Foundry (SPF), Microelectronics Products & Services (MPS) and Advanced Comms & PNT (AC& PNT). The Manager will partner closely with the SPF, MPS, AC&PNT OU Directors to manage all financial and budget aspects to achieve financial commitments and strategic objectives.

Specific roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing direct management to a team of Business Management analysts.
• Providing financial analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate and present data to senior management.
• Developing short- and long-term business strategies and key line forecasting, through the monthly indicated final process, Annual Operating Plan, and the Long-Range Strategic Plan.
• Leading all affordability initiatives for the OUs, including developing and managing indirect rates, budgets, and investment needs.
• Managing risks with multiple contract vehicles (ex. intercompany work orders, commercial type, cost shares) and revenue recognition.Supporting proposal development from RFP to award, including basis of estimate review, rate strategy, and cash management.
• Developing and presenting detailed business cases and return on investment analyses.
• Mentoring junior Business Managers and developing professional and management talent within the operating unit.
• Ensuring compliance with all Northrop Grumman policies, internal controls, and disclosed practices and providing internal and external support of compliance audits

The successful candidate must have a proven track record of performance, 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 8 years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, or program control - OR - a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience.
• Will consider 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Prior experience with budgeting, financial planning, and Annual Operating Plan development.
• Experience with SAP.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.US Citizenship is required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field of study.
• Experience with financial systems, such as COBRA and COGNOS
• Prior experience managing programs, projects, or personnel
• Prior experience preparing and presenting financial or budget analysis to management
• A current, active DoD Secret security clearance

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $127,100.00 - $199,700.00

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.