Manager Program Control 2

Northrop Grumman • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $139,800 - $219,800

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager Business Management 2 within the Strategic Mission Command and Control operating unit. The position may be based in Redondo Beach, California; Woodland Hills, California; or Huntsville, Alabama. The manager oversees financial activities for a business area and leads program control analysts supporting its programs and efforts. Responsibilities include forecasting, budgeting, estimate-at-completion development, financial reporting, proposal and pricing support, compliance, and business strategy. The role requires obtaining and maintaining an active U.S. Department of War Secret security clearance. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.

The primary salary range is $139,800 to $219,800. Base salary offers depend on factors such as the position’s scope and responsibilities and the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. The company provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and 7 years of industry-related experience in finance, accounting, or program control, or a master’s degree and 5 years of experience.
• People leadership experience.
• Prior experience in proposal preparation or evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Department of War Secret security clearance.
• Thorough working knowledge of Earned Value Management, Northrop Grumman Program Control discipline, and EVMS software (Cobra).
• Experience navigating SAP/S4 systems and interfaces.
• Strong working knowledge of EAC analysis and Risk/Opportunity disciplines.
• Solid analytical, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Robust financial acumen, including income statements, balance sheets, financial forecasting, and business case analysis.
• Understanding of Department of War contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR.

Nice To Haves

• Defense industry experience and commercial software sales experience.
• Active Department of War Secret security clearance.
• Experience managing a dispersed workforce.
• Experience with NGFP and COGNOS reporting.
• Involvement with LRSP and AOP strategy development.
• Commercial product line accounting experience.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel skills such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business area manager and other functional staff to oversee the financial aspects of the business.
• Oversee a team of program control analysts supporting programs and efforts within the business area.
• Oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, program budgeting, estimate-at-complete development, and financial reporting.
• Develop business strategy and forecasts through deliverables such as the Long Range Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan, and prepare and present financial data, variance analyses, and forecasts to senior management.
• Support pricing and proposal activities from draft RFP through award, including review of RFPs, FAR clauses, and contractual documents.
• Own knowledge content for indirect rates, pricing strategies, cash management, and negotiation strategy oversight.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including Earned Value Management program controls, internal controls, and disclosed practices supporting internal and external compliance audits.
• Implement and manage program Estimates at Completion in accordance with company requirements.
• Manage commercial product line costs and accounting and support new business acquisitions and strategy.
• Support miscellaneous program efforts, including closeout, expiring funds, and IWO facilitation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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