If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Business Management Manager, your role at Commerce, CA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

You will be a direct report to Mission Enable Products Business Management and matrix to Propulsion Operating Unit Product Director. You will partner with the Operating Unit Director and Program Managers to manage all financial aspects to achieve the Business Unit’s financial and strategic objectives.  

Your Role & Impact:

• Coordinate and lead all business management functions including but not limited to quarterly EAC process, financial forecasting, monthly reporting, earned value management and pricing
• Provide financial business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses
• Coordinate and Develop business strategy with both FP&A and Product Director to enable accurate forecasting and long-range planning
• Oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of earned value (EV) reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities
• Assist in coordinating 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
• Other duties as assigned

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering inclusivity. Skilled in building diverse teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.

Why You? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the unthinkable alongside like-minded innovators. #definingpossible

What You Bring to the Table - Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years professional work experience that includes management or leadership experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years professional work experience that includes management or leadership experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with program proposals, cost and schedule control, program budgeting and forecasting for both DoD and International Programs
• Knowledge of ERP Systems and MS Project
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top-Secret, etc.)

What Sets You Apart:

• Earned Value (EVMS) and financial reporting experience on a variety of contract types
• Experience in managing EAC’s on challenging programs
• Experience working with CostPoint and IBM Planning and Analytics tools
• Familiarity with the risk management process and the development of S-Curve modeling for proposals and schedule risk assessments
• Experience leading teams and developing talent across multiple footprints

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have a proven track record leading diverse teams and promoting professional development
• Foster a collaborative culture
• Hold teammates accountable
• Are a clear communicator and work well in a team environment
• Remain agile and are comfortable working in non-standardized environments
• Are capable of managing multiple time sensitive deliverables

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Up to 10% travel may be required.

About Payload & Ground Systems: Leading designer, producer and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. The premier source for mission-enabling, space-qualified deployable booms, masts and backing structures.

About Business Management: Lead pivotal financial strategies, shaping the success of our operations with your expertise. Make an impact where it counts!

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space