Manager Business Planning 2

Northrop Grumman•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$133,100 - $199,700•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 (NGMS) Sector is seeking a Business Operations Manager 2 to support the Navigation and Cockpit Systems (NACS) Business Unit onsite in Woodland Hills, CA. This role partners closely with the Senior Business Operations Manager and extended leadership team to manage the operational aspects of the business unit, including NCTA and Capital projects, financial planning and analysis, business rhythms, and executive reporting. The successful candidate will be a strategic, execution-focused leader with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across the business unit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, in project/program management, business operations, finance, financial planning and analysis, or a related field.
2+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to perform financial/business analysis and develop reports, presentations, dashboards, and/or executive-level briefings.
2+ years of experience conducting strategic planning, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and/or business performance analysis.
2+ years of experience managing projects or business initiatives, including responsibility for schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, and/or performance tracking.
2+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams across two or more functional areas such as Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, Contracts, or Human Resources.
1+ year of formal people-management experience with responsibility for employee performance, development, and/or work assignments.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must possess, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, an active U.S. government Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

A current/active U.S. government Secret security clearance.
3+ years of experience supporting business planning or business operations for a portfolio, business unit, or organization.
Experience managing NCTA and/or capital project portfolios, including prioritization, funding allocation, trade studies, performance tracking, and/or return-on-investment analysis.
3+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and analysis, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and/or financial models.
Experience using one or more business intelligence, collaboration, or reporting tools such as Salesforce, SharePoint, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
Experience interpreting and presenting financial and operational performance metrics, such as revenue, operating income, cash flow, backlog, affordability, investment performance, and/or other business KPIs.
Experience developing and presenting executive-level briefings, financial analyses, dashboards, and/or business recommendations to senior leadership.
Experience leading cross-functional projects or teams in a matrix organization, including coordinating work across multiple functional organizations.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Senior Business Operations Manager to support all day‑to‑day business unit operations and objectives.
Coordinate and execute monthly business rhythms, including staff meetings, business unit reviews, site visits, team meetings, and strategy sessions.
Drive collaboration and alignment across functional organizations (engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, quality, HR, etc.) to support NACS objectives and resolve issues.
Ensure adherence to internal processes, PrOPs, and applicable industry standards in all business operations activities.
Track and drive NCTA and Capital projects to completion on schedule and within budget, escalating risks and issues as appropriate.
Manage the operational aspects of the NCTA and Capital portfolios, including prioritization, funding alignment, and performance tracking.
Develop, maintain, and improve standardized processes and tools for planning, tracking, and reporting NCTA and Capital projects.
Support development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and other financial plans, integrating project performance, affordability targets, and growth objectives.
Prepare, consolidate, and present status of NCTA and Capital projects to executive leadership, including schedule, budget, and performance to plan.
Develop and coordinate charts, briefings, and dashboards for Business Unit and Division reviews, tailoring content for executive audiences.
Perform strategic and financial analyses (e.g., trend analysis, variance analysis, ROI/business case development) to support investment decisions and trade‑offs.
Integrate disparate information from multiple sources into concise, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
Lead involvement in action planning,, development of action plans, and tracking of progress.
Support business growth objectives, affordability initiatives, and productivity improvements across the NACS Business Unit.
Drive collaboration and transformation initiatives, including new tools, dashboards, and process automation.
Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to streamline business processes and enhance decision quality and speed.