Manager Business Management 3

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Manager, Business Management 3 to lead production business activities within the Strike Division. The role oversees proposals, pricing, contracts, and financial planning, with emphasis on accuracy and timely leadership reporting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with nine years of aerospace experience (or master’s with seven, PhD with five) and the ability to obtain SAP and Secret clearances, plus travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years Aerospace experience OR Master's with 7+ years OR PhD with 5+ years Aerospace experience
• Experience in proposal preparation and BOE evaluation
• 4+ years US Government contracts experience with 2+ years of leadership
• Experience developing/presenting business strategies, financials, risk assessments
• Ability to obtain/maintain SAP and Secret clearances and travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals from draft RFP to award, including basis of estimates and pricing strategies
• Provide business oversight and contract negotiation strategies
• Coordinate and lead contracts, pricing, proposals, accounting, and program planning
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior management
• Collaborate with program leadership to manage financial goals and EVMS implementation
• Coordinate cost and schedule analyses to ensure adherence to government guidelines
• Manage risks across multiple contract types

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial analysis

Proposal development

Communication with leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Contracting software

MS Excel

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Business Management 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Strike Division. This leadership role can be located in El Segundo, CA, Palmdale, CA, or Melbourne, FL

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems under the Strike Division, is currently seeking a Manager of Business Management 3 supporting the Production Business Area. This is a demanding role supporting diverse types of contracts in a challenging, fast-paced environment. The Business Management Manager be responsible for the integration and oversight of all Business Management efforts including business acquisition processes, compliance, funding analysis, financial analysis, and business case scenarios. The Manager is also responsible for working with the Business Area Leadership to ensure accurate, time sensitive reporting and briefing to leadership.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop proposals from draft RFP to award, including review of RFP, FAR clauses, coordination with subcontractor flow-downs, basis of estimates, indirect rates, pricing strategies, cash management, negotiation strategy and oversight, and presenting to Senior Management
• Provide business oversight and oversee contract negotiation strategies for assigned business
• Coordinate and lead all business management functions including contracts, pricing, proposal development, accounting, program planning & financial control, financial planning and program scheduling
• Provide financial business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses
• Partner with the program leadership team to develop/manage financial goals, establish and implement capture strategies, manage NCTA and capital investments, and support EVMS implementation and analysis as required
• Coordinate cost and schedule analyses and preparation of reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon cost and schedule parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective

Basic Qualifications

• Must either have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 9 years of related Aerospace Industry experience, or a master's degree and 7 years or a PhD from an accredited university and 5 years of related Aerospace Industry experience
• Prior experience in proposal preparation and BOE preparation and evaluations.
• 4 years' experience in US Government contracts along with 2+ years of Leadership experience, either leading direct reports or integrated product teams
• Experience with all aspects/phases of Business Management in developing and managing financial goals and overseeing monthly financial reporting
• Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• The ability to travel 10+% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a team, either as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager
• Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA
• DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $137,800.00 - $239,300.00

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.

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.