Manager Business Management 2

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Business Management 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our B-21 Program. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA and is an onsite position.

This is a dynamic role supporting the B-21 Production Business Area in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

The Business Management Manager is responsible for the integration and oversight of assigned Business Management efforts including new business pursuits, business acquisition processes, compliance, funding analysis, financial analysis, earned value management analysis, baselining efforts, contract execution, internal audits, and business case scenarios.

The manager is also responsible for partnering with the Program Office and Integrated Product Teams to ensure accurate, time-sensitive reporting and effective communication to leadership.

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

• Lead the business management functions including cost management, scheduling, pricing and estimating, and financial planning to successfully execute the program and business goals
• Partner with the Program Office and Integrated Product Teams to manage the Estimate at Complete and provide business analysis and guidance to achieve program commitments and milestones
• Ensuring contractual and financial compliance to all contract requirements and internal and external regulations
• Support proposal preparation, shaping, fact-finding, and contract negotiations as needed to position the program for success and capture profitable growth
• Understand how to best utilize Business Management and Program Management tools, databases, and processes to manage the business
• Quickly solve challenging problems without sacrificing cost, schedule, or quality
• Achieving uncompromising quality in all products and services, accountability, meeting and exceeding financial goals, and team performance

Basic Qualifications

• Must either have a bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 7 years finance/business management work experience or a master's degree from an accredited university and 5 years finance/business management work experience or a PhD from an accredited university and 3 years finance/business management work experience
• Experience developing and managing financial goals and overseeing monthly financial reporting
• Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams
• Proven ability to collaborate in a productive, strategic, and positive manner across multiple teams and various functions
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Must have an active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• The ability to travel 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance
• Experience leading a team, either as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager
• MBA
• Experience working on DoD contracts

Primary Level Salary Range

$133,100.00 - $199,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.