Business Management Manager - Manager Level 3 - Commercial Programs

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The Space Systems Propulsion Systems Commercial Program is seeking a Business Management Manager 3 to provide cost, schedule and overall business management support to Commercial Programs. The selected candidate will report the Commercial Programs Business Management Director and will partner with program leadership to manage all business management aspects.

The Business Management Manager will lead a team of cost and schedule professionals. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency of developing and motivating staff in a team environment with excellent interpersonal, planning, presentation and organizational skills. This position is located in Magna, UT and will offer a hybrid work schedule.
 

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

• Lead the integration of financial planning and forecasting for all Commercial Programs.
• Lead all aspects of cost/schedule performance objectives and ensure effective compliance with EVMS requirements.
• Oversee and ensure quality of cost and schedule data delivered to internal customers, including EVMS reporting requirements.
• Lead Internal and External Audits, and other financial assurance engagements.
• Provide insight and support to Subcontract Management Teams .
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues and make recommendations to management for resolution or mitigation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, pricing/cost estimating, contracts, program control, or other related business management function – OR – a Master’s degree with 8+ years of industry related experience as outlined above.  An additional four years’ experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Experience with Earned Value cost/schedule reporting.
• Experience leading teams to successful outcomes.
• Experience operating within highly compliant business environments (e.g., Earned Value Management).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, with added emphasis on advanced Excel data analysis competency.
• Experience in establishing a program baseline or significant experience in developing time phased pricing or estimating forecasts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or a Master’s Degree in a Business related field.
• People Management experience.
• Experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management.
• Experience using Deltek COBRA cost management and Oracle Primavera software tools.
• Experience using Deltek CostPoint or SAP.
• Experience using PowerBI.
• Prior experience supporting large complex proposal activities.
• Experience with financial forecasting systems including any of the following: TM-1, Hyperion, or COGNOS.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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/.

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