Manager Program Control 2

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Program Control 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Strike Business Management organization. This leadership role preferred location is in Palmdale, CA. The role may also be located in El Segundo, CA or San Diego, CA with ~25% travel to Palmdale.

We are seeking a Manager Program Control 2 to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance.  The position will be based in Southern California, and will report to the Program Cost Manager, with a matrix relationship to the Program Director Business Management, and will have the following responsibilities:

The Program Control Manager will lead, supervise, and train a team of cost analysts responsible for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and analysis, Material Cost Management, Subcontractor incorporation, SOX compliance, funding analysis, program financial analysis, and internal and external audits. The Program Control Manager is also responsible for providing functional oversight of the MDC2 Development team, including engagement, staffing, and employee growth and development.  

Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide direct supervision activities, including completion of performance goals and reviews, assigning work scope to employees, reviewing, and approving timecards, and ensuring employees operate according to company policies and procedures.
• Develop employee skills and evaluate employee performance on assigned responsibilities, including: EVMS implementation and analysis; support and guidance to PMs and CAMs; analysis and preparation of cost and schedule reports; development, analysis, and review of EACs; variance analysis research and reporting; and reconciliations to SAP.
• Focus team on achieving uncompromising quality in all products and services, accountability, and team performance.
• Ensure team fully understands their roles and impact on financial results.
• Analyze month-end reports; review EAC's; incorporate changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain Cost and Schedule baselines
• Act as the primary interface with the program office, functional leadership, and external auditing agencies regarding EVMS related tasks/efforts, requirements, issues, analysis, and performance measures.
• Support proposal preparation, fact-finding and contract negotiations as needed to ensure cost management issues are represented.
• As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance obtained or refreshed within the last 5 years with the ability to obtain Top Secret and/or compartmentalized (SAP) restricted clearance as needed
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 6 years Finance/Business Management work experience or 4 years with a Master’s Degree.
• Extensive knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial analysis
• Working knowledge of EVMS Software (i.e. MPM or Cobra), SAP, Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting principles
• Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership Teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills
• Experience leading a team, either as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager
• Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as Internal Audit

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Does this sound like what you're looking for?

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

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.