Manager Business Management 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Manager, Business Management 3 to lead all business activities associated with the Logistics and Fabrication Solutions (LFS) Operating Unit. This position reports to the Airborne Platform Solutions (APS) Business Unit Business Management Director within the Global Battle Management and Readiness (GBMR) Division and partners with the Operating Unit Director to establish strategy, prioritize requirements and achieve financial goals while ensuring the integrity of business processes. 

Preferably, this position will be based in Lake Charles, LA.  Consideration will be given to candidates able to work from a major Northrop Grumman facility who are willing to travel frequently.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Leads a team of Business Managers and Program Control Analysts in executing a broad scope of business management activities to support program execution and compliance.
• Provide business oversight, interface with applicable customers and auditors (internal and external) and assist with contract negotiations as needed to ensure sound business deals are achieved.
• Manage the monthly financial forecasting process to include analysis and recommendations on awards, sales, operating margin, and cash.
• Lead the Quarterly EAC process to include identification of risks / opportunities and determine backlog and margin booking rates.
• Interface with diverse functional areas to ensure risks are understood and financial performance is achieved. 
• Individual should be proficient at developing and motivating a productive staff in a team environment with excellent interpersonal, planning, presentation and organizational skills with focused emphasis on continuous process improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance / Mathematics with a minimum of 10 years applicable experience, or Master’s degree and 8 years relevant experience (or four additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of degree) in finance, accounting or program control.
• Understanding of DoD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, Commercial contracts, and the FAR.
• Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office suite and SAP
• Proven professional and managerial skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Able to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the program result
• Able to prepare and analyze data and figures
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solution
• Prior experience with program budgeting and forecasting, as well as Annual Operating Plan development
• Able to lead a team in numerous geographical locations
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:                         

• Intermediate, to advanced-level of understanding of the following systems or software is beneficial: COBRA (or similar project management software), wInsight, SAP, Cognos, and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with performing Earned Value, reviewing Earned Value performance, bottoms up EAC, risks/opportunity/pressure analysis
• Ability to develop and present material outside the immediate work function
• Strong verbal and wr