Business Management Manager 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Manager 1 based out of San Diego, CA.  Flexible work arrangements (hybrid schedule) may be available depending upon identified business needs. This position offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll Get to Do:

The Business Management Manager 1 will lead all financial aspects of the programs within the F-35 CNI Development portfolio. This position reports to the F35 OU Business Manager and partners with the Department Manager to develop strategy, report on program performance and achieve financial goals. 

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Program resource management, including cost estimation, allocation, tracking and analysis
• Subcontractor invoicing and funding
• Comprehensive Estimate-at-Complete (CEAC) preparation and review
• Management and development of Program Control Analyst (PCA) staff
• Preparation and presentation of financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts
• Compliance and financial reporting
• On-going collaboration with customer and functional teams
• Review of contractual documents
• Assistance with contract negotiations
• Support of pricing and proposal activities

Basic Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline with 5 years of industry related - or - Masters degree as described with 3 years of industry related experience.
• Experience in finance, accounting or program control
• Understanding of DOD contracts, and government Cost Accounting Standards
• Prior experience with government program budgeting and forecasting, as well as Annual Operating Plan development
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and SAP
• Prior experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• MBA or CPA certification
• Previous experience managing/supervising a program, project or personnel
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience with COGNOS and COBRA forecasting systems
• Understanding of the FAR

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (whe