Manager Business Management 2 – Mission Payload Solutions

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The Mission Payload Solutions (MPS) Operating Unit is seeking a Manager, Business Management 2, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals to manage and lead all Business Management functions for one or multiple programs within the portfolio.  This position will be located in Azusa, CA. This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80 with a Hybrid schedule based on business/program need

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

• Management of financial key-line forecasting (Awards, Sales, OM, Cash Flow), work authorization, execution of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Level 1 and contractual reporting, program budgeting, financial estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities.
• Collaboration with Directors and Program Managers
• Provide direct management for a team of Program Cost and Schedule Control Analysts
• Clearly communicate financial business analysis and reporting to senior management
• Coordinate cost and schedule analyses and preparation of reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon cost and schedule parameters and program cost control guidelines.
• Develop business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such as the Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Develop proposals from draft RFP to award, including review of RFP, FAR clauses, coordination with subcontractor flow-downs, basis of estimates, indirect rates, pricing strategies, cash management, negotiation strategy and oversight, and presenting to Senior Management.
• Manage risks from both an execution and financial perspective.
• Develop professional talent within the operating unit.
• Familiarity with program startup efforts and support of the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) and required data submittals
• Experience in the development of detailed business case analysis and return on investment analysis
• Lead and support multiple internal and external program audits
• Interface with customer leadership on contract execution (CDRL submittals, funding requirements, invoicing, etc.)

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 requires some travel to customer and other off-site locations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline with 6 years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, or program control.
• Earned Value Proficiency including the Earned Value Guidelines and EAC development.
• Prior leadership experience (team, people, project, program, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of government program budgeting and forecasting, as well as Annual Operating Plan development.
• Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD security clearance (US Citizenship Required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s of Business Administration & 8+ years of related experience
• 2+ years of functional management e
• Experience with Cognos TM1 financial forecasting system
• Experience with Cobra earned value management system
• Experience with SAP ERP 1
• Understanding of DOD contracts and the FAR.
• Understanding of government Cost Accounting Standards.
• Prior experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management.
• Current & active DoD security clearance

Salary Range: $118,600 USD - $178,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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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