Program Controls Manager – Aerospace & EVMS

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Business Management 2 for its Special Programs Portfolio. The role is on-site in Clearfield, Utah, with 10% travel, and requires a Secret clearance and DoD-compliant governance. You will guide program controls, staffing plans, and financial execution while mentoring a team of analysts.

The position emphasizes rigorous cost management, EVMS, and adherence to FAR/SOX, CAS, and related standards. A strong leadership presence is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years.
• Experience in financial planning and reporting for aerospace/defense programs.
• Program Controls experience, including monthly forecasting and metrics.
• ERP systems expertise (SAP) with EVMS, CAS, FAR, and SOX knowledge.
• U.S. Citizenship with Active DoD Secret Clearance, and ability to obtain Top Secret/SAP approval.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program business management execution, delivering accurate, timely data to leadership.
• Direct a team of cost and schedule analysts and oversee EVMS implementation.
• Develop and manage AOP and LRSP with financial commitments and strategies.
• Integrate change-management outcomes into cost and schedule baselines and forecasts.
• Align staffing forecasts with management data to signal staffing demand.
• Oversee PM involvement on Supplier Management Teams and translate data into the prime system.
• Support profit and loss with quarterly EAC estimates and monthly forecasts.
• Conduct risk and performance analyses and present mitigation to senior leadership.
• Establish and improve business management procedures, including CAS, FAR, and SOX compliance.
• Mentor managers and analysts to build a high-performing organization.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

EVMS

Cost accounting

FAR/SOX compliance

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Business Management 2 for its Special Programs Portfolio. The role is on-site in Clearfield, Utah, with 10% travel, and requires a Secret clearance and DoD-compliant governance. You will guide program controls, staffing plans, and financial execution while mentoring a team of analysts.

The position emphasizes rigorous cost management, EVMS, and adherence to FAR/SOX, CAS, and related standards. A strong leadership presence is essential.