Manager 1 - Rates and Budgets

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

4d•$105,000 - $157,600•Onsite

About The Position

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’re looking for you to join our team as a Rates & Budgets Manager 1 based out of Linthicum, MD. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience
Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and/or accounting in the Aerospace and Defense space sector.
Experience leading a project, program, or team – this can be from an individual contributor role
Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Proficient knowledge of government program budgeting and forecasting, as well as Annual Operating Plan development.
Understanding of DoD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, Commercial contracts, Commercial contracts and the FAR.
Experience with all aspects/phases of Business Management in developing and managing financial goals and overseeing monthly financial reporting
Experience with Cognos TM1 Financial Forecasting System.

Responsibilities

Leads a team of Material Finance budget analysts responsible for supporting Global Supply Chain (GSC) indirect budgets and maintaining Mission Systems Sector material overhead rates.
Partners directly with the GSC Vice President to track performance of total Mission Systems Sector material receipts versus plan.
Develops, forecasts and manages applicable indirect budgets by functional organization and understands major budget categories such as Corporate Office and Enterprise Shared Service Allocations, NCTA, Depreciation.
Ensures accurate and timely financial reports, cost forecasts, and variance explanations.
Leads development of Annual Budget Plans and coordinates the distribution of the indirect budgets to the responsible Leadership Team Member.
Interfaces with diverse functional areas to ensure risks are understood and financial performance is achieved.
Recommends and interprets budgetary policies and procedures.
Has an advanced understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); Federal Cost Principles including direct versus indirect, allowable vs. unallowable; Financial Planning to include Annual Operating Plan development, budgeting and forecasting to include Capital expenditures and inventory.