Manager Business Management 2 - Special Programs ( 20544)

Northrop Grumman•Clearfield, UT

3d•$115,000 - $172,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager, Business Management 2 for its growing Special Programs Portfolio. This full-time, on-site position is based in Clearfield, Utah. The manager provides objective-oriented direction under management guidelines and general policies, while engaging, leading, motivating, and developing a team of professionals. The role leads day-to-day program business management execution and delivers accurate, timely business data to program and segment leadership. It oversees cost and schedule analysts, Earned Value Management System implementation, financial planning, program forecasts, staffing alignment, supplier business data integration, risk and performance analysis, and compliance controls. The manager also supports program profit and loss responsibilities and develops subordinate managers and analysts. The standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. The role requires up to 10% travel and an active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 8 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience in financial planning and reporting for aerospace/defense programs, including monthly actuals and forecasts, Annual Operating Plans, and Long Range Strategic Plans.
Demonstrated Program Controls experience, including monthly forecasting, DECM metrics, and customer reporting such as IPMDAR and CSDR.
Expertise with ERP systems, specifically SAP, and strong understanding of EVMS, Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application; clearance must be current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
Ability to travel up to 10% as required for business needs.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to lead and mentor a diverse team.
Experience with Northrop Grumman accounting and compliance systems, including cost collection and sales order/network generation and tracking.
Knowledge of DoD contract management principles and schedule management considerations.
Experience integrating supplier/IWO data into prime contractor business systems.
Experience supporting large-scale proposals and captures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day program business management execution and deliver accurate, timely business data to program and segment leadership.
Direct a team of cost and schedule analysts and oversee a compliant Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation.
Develop and manage Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and Long-Range Plans (LRSP), including financial commitments and strategies.
Integrate contractual and programmatic change-management outcomes into program cost and schedule baselines and forecasts.
Align staffing forecasts with business management data to produce program-level staffing demand signals across labor disciplines.
Oversee Business Management participation on Supplier Management Teams and translate supplier/IWO data into Northrop Grumman’s prime-level business system.
Support profit and loss responsibilities, including quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) estimates and monthly key-line forecasts.
Conduct risk and performance analyses and present findings and mitigation recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Establish, enforce, and improve business management procedures and controls, including Cost Accounting Standards, FAR, and SOX compliance.
Mentor, coach, and develop subordinate managers and analysts, fostering a high-performing Business Management organization.