Manager Program Control 2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 146,600 - 219,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman, located in Palmdale, CA, is seeking a Manager Program Control 2 to lead a team of cost analysts in financial management and compliance. This role involves supervising EVMS implementation and ensuring timely audit compliance while focusing on team development and quality.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and substantial experience in finance or business management, along with a strong understanding of EVMS and financial analysis. The salary range for this position is between $146,600.00 and $219,800.00, supplemented by various benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 7 years of Finance/Business Management experience preferred.
• Must have knowledge of financial analysis and EVMS.
• Experience developing and presenting strategies to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cost analysts for EVMS implementation and audits.
• Ensure timely submission of contract deliverables.
• Support proposal preparation and contract negotiations.

Skills

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business Management

Tools

Cobra EVMS Software

SAP S4

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the time.

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 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 and 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—a drive to do what others think is impossible.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has exciting openings in the Strike Division for a Manager Program Control 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA and requires being on-site every day. You will lead a diverse, collaborative environment with professionals across the nation ready to help launch your career.

Responsibilities

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 include:

• 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, such as 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.
• Ensure contract deliverables are completed and submitted on a timely manner (CFSR, CSDR, IPMR, CWBS).
• Focus the 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 of Finance/Business Management work experience, OR 5 years with a Master’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Extensive knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of EVMS Software (e.g., Cobra), SAP S4, Microsoft Office Suite, and Accounting principles.
• The willingness and ability to travel domestically 25% of the time and work on site in Palmdale.
• Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams.
• Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of hands‑on experience in cost and schedule management.
• 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.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Active special access program clearance.

Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 – $219,800.00. The salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

The company 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.