Manager Program Control 2

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a Manager Program Control 2 to lead a cost analysis team, oversee EVMS implementation, and ensure SOX compliance and program financial analysis.

You will supervise a team of cost analysts, drive funding analyses, prepare EACs, and coordinate with PMs, CAMs, and external auditors in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree with relevant Finance/Business Management experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial analysis
• Working knowledge of EVMS Software (i.e. Cobra), SAP, Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting principles
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision activities, including performance goals, reviews, and timecard approvals
• Develop employee skills and evaluate performance, including EVMS implementation and cost reporting
• Support customer IBRs, IBRs, and DCMA JSR audits
• Ensure contract deliverables are completed and submitted on time (CFSR, CSDR, IPMR, CWBS)
• Focus team on quality, accountability, and performance
• Act as liaison with program office, leadership, and external auditing agencies on EVMS tasks

Skills

EVMS

Cobra

SAP

MS Office

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP S4

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an exciting opening in the Global Surveillance Division for a Manager Program Control 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our sector. This leadership role is located in Melbourne, FL.

This is a demanding role with diverse type of contracts in a challenging, fast-paced environment. The Program Control Manager will lead, supervise, and train a team of cost analysts responsible for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and analysis, SOX compliance, funding analysis, program financial analysis, internal and external audits, and contract deliverables. The Manager is also responsible for providing functional oversight of the Cost Management department, including engagement, staffing, and employee development.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

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

• Provide direct supervision activities, including completion of performance goals and reviews, assigning work scope to employees, reviewing and approving timecards, and ensuring employees operate according to company policies and procedures
• Develop employee skills and evaluate employee performance on assigned responsibilities, including: EVMS implementation and analysis; support and guidance to PMs and CAMs; analysis and preparation of cost and schedule reports; development, analysis and review of EACs; variance analysis research and reporting; and reconciliations to SAP
• Support customer Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), Supplier Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
• Responsible for ensuring contract deliverables are completed and submitted on a timely manner (CFSR, CSDR, IPMR, CWBS)
• Focus team on achieving uncompromising quality in all products and services, accountability and team performance.
• Ensure team fully understands their roles and impact on financial results
• Act as the primary interface with the program office, functional leadership, and external auditing agencies regarding EVMS related tasks/efforts, requirements, issues, analysis, and performance measures
• Support proposal preparation, fact-finding and contract negotiations as needed to ensure cost management issues are represented
• Act as primary point of contact with customer counterpart, and maintain a positive working relationship to improve communication and stay on top of any potential cost issues
• Perform in a fast paced, frequently changing, and demand driven environment

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 7 years Finance/Business Management work experience OR Master's Degree and 5 years of Finance/Business Management work experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial analysis
• Working knowledge of EVMS Software (i.e. Cobra), SAP, Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting principles
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business Administration with minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in cost and schedule management
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from an accredited university
• Experience with SAP S4
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense programs and familiarity with Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) and/or Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR).
• Advanced proficiency in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) such as Deltek Cobra, accounting systems such as SAP S4 and financial systems such as Cognos
• Experience leading a team, either as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager
• Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as Internal Audit

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00

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.