Business Management Manager 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Manager 1 based out of Linthicum, MD.  This position will be staffed as full-time on-site and offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll Get to Do:

The Business Management Manager 1 will lead and support  program financial activities within the Mission Next Division, Emerging Capabilities Development Business Unit, Advanced Systems and Technology Operating Unit (OU) reporting to the OU Business Manager.

The Manager 1 will coordinate and lead business management functions including but not limited to financial forecasting, Earned Value Management, and monthly reporting. They will oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of EV reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities.

The Manager 1 will develop business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such as the Long Range Strategic Plan and the Annual Operating Plan and be responsible for preparation and presentation of financial data , including variance analysis and forecasts to senior management and internal and external customers.

The Manager 1 will support pricing and proposal activities, developing proposals from draft RFP to award, including review of RFP, FAR clauses, coordination with subcontractor flow-downs, basis of estimates, indirect rates, pricing strategies, cash management, negotiation strategy and oversight, and presenting to Senior Management. 

The Manager 1 will manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective. They will coordinate cost and schedule analyses and preparation of reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon cost and schedule parameters and government cost control guidelines.

The Manager 1 will ensure compliance with all NGC policies, internal controls and disclosed practices and provide internal and External support of compliance audits

The Manager 1 will provide direct management for a team of Business Management analysts, Develop professional and management talent within the Business Unit.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in leading a diverse team as well as the ability to promote the professional development of the business management workforce, fostering a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around ethics and integrity, employee engagement, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, program control or related - OR -  a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience as described above.
• Understanding of U.S. Government contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
• Prior experience with government program budgeting and forecasting, as well as Annual Operating Plan development
• Prior people or team leadership experience
• Prior experience in proposal preparation and BOE preparation and evaluations.
• Experience with Earned Value Management 
• Experience with SAP
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• The ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field of study.
• Experience with financial systems such as COBRA, COGNOS MPP, SAP/S4
• Prior experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management.
• Prior experience the Aerospace and Defense industry
• Experience in Cost CDRL preparation
• Active Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $157,600.00The 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.