Senior Cost & Schedule Leader — Aerospace Programs

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 152,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Senior Cost and Schedule Manager 3 for its Air Dominance Division. The role leads a cost/schedule team, directing financial planning, EVM, and risk management. Travel to multiple sites is required as part of program oversight.

Responsibilities include budgeting, performance management, and collaboration with leadership and customers to ensure program success and compliance with FAR/SOX/EVM standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years’ experience or Master’s with 7+ years.
• Must have prior managerial experience.
• Ability to travel as required (UT 10%, OH 25%, CA 30%).
• Aerospace industry experience with EVM guidelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, reporting, and cost/schedule performance management.
• Oversee EVM, risk and opportunity management for the program.
• Manage program budgets and indirect management activities.
• Direct staffing and daily guidance to the cost and schedule team.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Staff leadership

Financial analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management

Master's degree / MBA

Tools

Cobra

SAP S4

Hyperion

wInsight

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Senior Cost and Schedule Manager 3 for its Air Dominance Division. The role leads a cost/schedule team, directing financial planning, EVM, and risk management. Travel to multiple sites is required as part of program oversight.

Responsibilities include budgeting, performance management, and collaboration with leadership and customers to ensure program success and compliance with FAR/SOX/EVM standards.