Business Management Manager 1 - SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

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 Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) division team as a Business Management Manager 1 based out of Linthicum, MD.  This position may be staffed as a hybrid role (2-3 days per week onsite), in accordance with program and reporting needs.

What You’ll get to Do:

The Business Management Manager 1 will support the Tactical Sensing and Survivability (TSS) Operating Unit within the Advanced Missions Business Unit, as well as the Capability Maturation & Deployment (CM&D) portfolio.  The Business Management Manager 1 will be responsible for the successful execution of program financial performance, including tracking and management of customer funds, cost performance, and cash management, through ongoing collaboration with customer and functional teams.

Specifically, the Business Management Manager 1 will be responsible for:

• Delivery of predictable financial performance for monthly and quarterly forecasts as well as against annual operating plan targets
• Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) preparation and review
• Support of pricing and proposal activities
• Internal and External support of compliance audits
• Preparation and presentation of financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts
• Assistance with contract negotiations
• NCTA Management and Reporting
• Management and development of Program Control Analyst (PCA) staff

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, etc.) or Business adjacent degree (Mathematics, Risk Management) from an accredited institution with a minimum of 6 years of financial work experience – OR -- Master’s degree as described above with 4 years of experience as described above.
• Will consider 10 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Understanding of DOD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
• Prior experience with government program budgeting and forecasting, as well as Annual Operating Plan development
• Prior experience in proposal preparation and BOE preparation and evaluations.
• Prior experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management.
• The ability to travel domestically 10% of the time
• US Citizenship
• Current, active US Secret level security clearance. Clearance active within the past two years may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA certification
• Experience with EVMS
• Previous experience managing/supervising program, project, or personnel.

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 (where available), and much more!

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.