Strategic Business Planning Leader - Cross-Functional Ops

Northrop Grumman

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 133,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks a Business Operations Manager 2 for the Navigation and Cockpit Systems (NACS) Business Unit onsite in Woodland Hills, CA. You will partner with the Senior Business Operations Manager to manage day-to-day operations, drive monthly rhythms, and ensure cross-functional alignment to support NACS objectives.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, financial analysis, and the ability to present concise executive briefings.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, in project/program management, business operations, finance, financial planning and analysis, or a related field.
2+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to perform financial/business analysis and develop reports, presentations, dashboards, and/or executive-level briefings.
2+ years of experience conducting strategic planning, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and/or business performance analysis.
2+ years of experience managing projects or business initiatives, including responsibility for schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, and/or performance tracking.
2+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams across two or more functional areas such as Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, Contracts, or Human Resources.
1+ year of formal people-management experience with responsibility for employee performance, development, and/or work assignments.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must possess, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, an active U.S. government Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Senior Business Operations Manager to support all day‑to‑day business unit operations and objectives.
Coordinate and execute monthly business rhythms, including staff meetings, business unit reviews, site visits, team meetings, and strategy sessions.
Drive collaboration and alignment across functional organizations to support NACS objectives and resolve issues.
Ensure adherence to internal processes, PrOPs, and applicable industry standards in all business operations activities.
Track and drive NCTA and Capital projects to completion on schedule and within budget, escalating risks and issues as appropriate.
Manage the operational aspects of the NCTA and Capital portfolios, including prioritization, funding alignment, and performance tracking.
Develop, maintain, and improve standardized processes and tools for planning, tracking, and reporting NCTA and Capital projects.
Support development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and other financial plans, integrating project performance, affordability targets, and growth objectives.
Prepare, consolidate, and present status of NCTA and Capital projects to executive leadership, including schedule, budget, and performance to plan.
Develop and coordinate charts, briefings, and dashboards for Business Unit and Division reviews, tailoring content for executive audiences.
Perform strategic and financial analyses to support investment decisions and trade‑offs.
Integrate disparate information from multiple sources into concise, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
Lead involvement in action planning, development of action plans, and tracking of progress.
Support business growth objectives, affordability initiatives, and productivity improvements across the NACS Business Unit.
Drive collaboration and transformation initiatives, including new tools, dashboards, and process automation.
Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to streamline business processes and enhance decision quality and speed.