Manager Program Control 2

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Redondo Beach, CA, seeks a Manager Program Control 2 to lead a cost-analyst team, driving EVMS implementation, funding analysis, and contract deliverables. The role requires strong leadership, deep EVMS expertise, and collaboration with program offices and audits.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule in Redondo Beach with opportunities for advancement and exposure to diverse, high-impact programs in aerospace and defense.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 7 years Finance/Business Management experience OR Master’s with 5 years experience.
• Experience with EVMS and financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of EVMS software (MPM or Cobra), SAP, MS Office, and accounting principles.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• Experience presenting business strategies and financial risks to leadership.
• Active US Government clearance (with BI or Continuous Evaluation).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train a team of cost analysts responsible for EVMS implementation and analysis.
• Provide oversight for cost management, funding analysis, and contract deliverables.
• Interface with program office, leadership, and auditing agencies on EVMS tasks and performance measures.
• Support proposal preparation, fact-finding, and negotiations as needed.
• Adapt to fast-paced, changing environments.

Skills

EVMS experience

Financial analysis

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business Management

Master’s Degree in Finance/Business Management

Tools

EVMS Software (MPM/Cobra)

SAP

Microsoft Office

Accounting principles

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an exciting opening in the Research & Advanced Design Division for a Manager Program Control 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our sector. This leadership role is located in Redondo Beach, CA with a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

This is a demanding role with diverse types 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. 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.
• Responsible for ensuring contract deliverables are completed and submitted on a timely manner
• 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.
• 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 with 5 years Finance/Business Management work experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial analysis
• Working knowledge of EVMS Software (i.e. MPM or Cobra), SAP, Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting principles
• The willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time
• Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams
• Must have an active US Government clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

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
• 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 and MPM, accounting systems such as SAP, 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

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

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.