Manager Business Management 2

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Business Management Manager 2. This position can be remote. The manager will partner with the Portfolio Manager, and Program Managers to manage all financials to achieve the organization’s financial and strategic objectives.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in leading a diverse team as well as the ability to promote the professional development of the business management workforce, fostering a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around ethics and integrity, employee engagement, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement. The candidate will maintain the highest level of commitment to quality, compliance and internal controls in adherence to company values and ethics. The position may require some travel to customer and other off-site locations.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead a team of geographically dispersed Program Control Analysts in executing a broad scope of business management activities to support program execution and compliance
• Collaboration with Program Managers and OU/BU leadership
• Provide financial business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses
• Develop business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such as the Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
• Oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of program budgeting, risk management, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities
• Interface with diverse functional areas to ensure risks are understood and financial performance is achieved
• Support proposal activities from a financial and strategic perspective
• Develop professional talent within the operating unit
• Lead and support internal and external program audits
• Interface with customer leadership on contract execution (CDRL submittals, funding requirements, invoicing, etc.)
• Management of financial key-line forecasting (Awards, Sales, OM, Cash Flow), work authorization, execution of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and contractual reporting, program budgeting, financial estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities
• Cash Management to ensure timely invoicing and collections
• Develop professional talent within the operating unit

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience - OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience. In lieu of degree 12 years of experience with high school diploma or equivalent
• Earned Value Proficiency including the Earned Value Guidelines and EAC development
• Prior people management experience
• Experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and management
• Experience with financial forecasting systems (i.e. Cognos) and ERP systems (i.e. SAP/S4)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (Do