Manager Business Management 2

Northrop Grumman•Roselle, IL

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 are looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Manager 2 based out of Linthicum, MD. This position offers the 9/80 schedule. What You'll Get to Do: The Business Management Manager 2 will lead within the Advanced Systems program area, reporting to the Business Manager of the Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit, under the Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division. The Manager 2 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 2 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 2 will Support of 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 2 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 2 will ensure compliance with all NGC policies, internal controls and disclosed practices and provide internal and External support of compliance audits The Manager 2 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher with 8 years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, or program control - OR - a Master's degree with 6 years of experience. Will consider 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
Understanding of DOD 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 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.
Current, active DoD Secret clearance is required

Nice To Haves

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, Business Warehouse
Prior experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management.
Prior experience the Aerospace and Defense industry
Experience in Cost CDRL preparation

Responsibilities

coordinate and lead business management functions including but not limited to financial forecasting, Earned Value Management, and monthly reporting
oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of EV reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities
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
Support of 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
manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective
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
ensure compliance with all NGC policies, internal controls and disclosed practices and provide internal and External support of compliance audits
provide direct management for a team of Business Management analysts, Develop professional and management talent within the Business Unit