Program Business Operations Manager 2

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

4d•$139,100 - $208,700•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. The Program Business Operations Manager 2 will partner with the Program and Functional Managers to manage all financial, schedule, contractual, and proposal and aspects of the program to achieve the Business Unit’s financial and strategic objectives. This position will be a direct report to the Strike Weapons Operating Unit (OU) Program Director. This position will be located in Chandler, AZ. Due to Strike Weapons security requirements, this position will be located within a security controlled closed area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline with 9 years of associated job experience
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent
Experience with program proposals, cost and schedule control, program budgeting and EVMS methods
Schedule, performance and financial reporting experience on a variety of contract types
Previous participation with customer directed meetings and reviews
The willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically 10% of the time
General aerospace and launch vehicle knowledge
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Knowledge and management of various government CLIN types including CPIF/CPAF/FPIF/FPAF/FFP
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher
US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business related discipline
Familiar with COBRA and COGNOS systems and reporting
Experience developing business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such a Long-Range Strategic Plan or Annual Operating Plan
Familiarity with launch vehicle development and production programs
Active Secret clearance or higher

Responsibilities

Provide direct management oversight for a team of Business Operations functions (Contracts, Finance, Scheduling, Business Development).
Manage financial business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses.
Manage and assist in the development of business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such as the Long-Range Strategic Plan and the Annual Operating Plan.
Oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of modified EV reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities.
Coordinate cost and schedule analyses and preparation of reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon cost and schedule parameters and cost control guidelines.
Manage risks and opportunities with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective.
Manage and support of customer meetings and reviews and required data submittments as required
Manage the proposal process from draft RFP to award, including review of RFP, coordination with subcontractor flow-downs if required, basis of estimates, indirect rates, pricing strategies, cash management, negotiation strategy and oversight, and presenting to Senior Management.
Oversee and assist with the organization, development, and execution of Proposal efforts for contract modifications and supporting Business Development on new contracts as necessary
Manage and support various internal and external audits as applicable.
Maintain the highest level of commitment to quality, compliance, and internal controls in adherence to company values and ethics.