Manager Business Management 2

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

5d • $133,100 - $199,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Manager Business Management 2 to support the B-21 Production Business Area. This onsite leadership role is located in Palmdale, California, and includes travel approximately 10% of the time. The manager integrates and oversees business management efforts spanning new business pursuits, business acquisition processes, compliance, funding and financial analysis, earned value management, baselining, contract execution, internal audits, and business case scenarios. The role partners with the Program Office and Integrated Product Teams to ensure accurate, timely reporting and effective communication with leadership.

The manager leads cost management, scheduling, pricing and estimating, and financial planning to support program execution and business goals. The position also supports proposal preparation and contract negotiations, ensures contractual and financial compliance, and uses business and program management tools and processes to manage the business. Applicants must hold an active DoD Secret or higher clearance and be able to obtain and maintain SAP clearance as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 7 years of finance/business management work experience, or a master’s degree and 5 years of such experience, or a PhD and 3 years of such experience.
• Experience developing and managing financial goals and overseeing monthly financial reporting.
• Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams.
• Ability to collaborate productively and strategically across multiple teams and functions.
• Must have an active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Top Secret clearance.
• Experience leading a team as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager.
• MBA.
• Experience working on DoD contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management, scheduling, pricing and estimating, and financial planning to support program and business goals.
• Partner with the Program Office and Integrated Product Teams to manage the Estimate at Complete and provide business analysis and guidance toward program commitments and milestones.
• Ensure contractual and financial compliance with contract requirements and internal and external regulations.
• Support proposal preparation, shaping, fact-finding, and contract negotiations to position the program for success and profitable growth.
• Use Business Management and Program Management tools, databases, and processes to manage the business.
• Resolve challenging problems without sacrificing cost, schedule, or quality.
• Promote quality, accountability, achievement of financial goals, and team performance.
• Provide accurate, timely reporting and effective communication to leadership in partnership with the Program Office and Integrated Product Teams.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager