Manager Business Management 1

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.

What You’ll Get to Do:

The Business Management Manager 1 will support/lead all business management activities for the Ship Service Turbine Generator (SSTG) Block VI program within the Machinery Operating Unit (Marine Systems Business Unit in the Maritime/Land Systems Sensors Division).  This position will be reporting to the SSTG Program Business Manager.

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

• Partnering with Program Management to manage financial aspects to achieve the Business Unit’s financial and strategic objectives

• Program resource management, including cost estimation, allocation, tracking, and analysis

• Preparation and presentation of financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecast

• Compliance and financial reporting in support of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and monthly Indicated Finals (IF)

• EVMS oversight with COBRA reporting to satisfy internal/external deliverables.

• Comprehensive Estimate-at-Complete (CEAC) preparation and review

• Assistance with contract negotiations

• Support of pricing and proposal activities

• Review of contractual documents, including Technical Task Orders

• On-going collaboration with the customer and functional teams

• Management and development of Program Control Analyst (PCA) staff

Basic Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Bachelor's degree with 6 years of professional industry related experience - OR – a Master’s degree with 4 years of professional industry related experience.

• Will consider 10 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement

• Prior experience in finance, accounting and/or program control

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

• Prior experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

• Previous experience managing/supervising program, project, or personnel. This may be a lead position on a team

• Experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts - setting up cost control system, and monitoring costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system

• Experience with forecasting deliverables such as a Long Range Strategic Plan or Annual Operating Plan

• Understanding of DoD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR

• Experience with SAP and COGNOS

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!

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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.