Description

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 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Strike Division. This leadership role can be located in El Segundo, CA, Palmdale, CA, or Melbourne, FL

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systemsunder the Strike Division, is currently seeking a Manager of Business Management 3 supporting the Production Business Area. This is a demanding role supporting diverse types of contracts in a challenging, fast-paced environment. The Business Management Manager be responsible for the integration and oversight of all Business Management efforts including business acquisition processes, compliance, funding analysis, financial analysis, and business case scenarios. The Manager is also responsible for working with the Business Area Leadership to ensure accurate, time sensitive reporting and briefing to leadership.

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

• 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

• Provide business oversight and oversee contract negotiation strategies for assigned business

• Coordinate and lead all business management functions including contracts, pricing, proposal development, accounting, program planning & financial control, financial planning and program scheduling

• Provide financial business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses

• Partner with the program leadership team to develop/manage financial goals, establish and implement capture strategies, manage NCTA and capital investments, and support EVMS implementation and analysis as required

• Coordinate cost and schedule analyses and preparation of reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon cost and schedule parameters and government cost control guidelines

• Manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective

Basic Qualifications:

• Must either have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 9 years of related Aerospace Industry experience, or a master's degree and 7 years or a PhD from an accredited university and 5 years of related Aerospace Industry experience

• Prior experience in proposal preparation and BOE preparation and evaluations.

• 4 years’ experience in US Government contracts along with 2+ years of Leadership experience, either leading direct reports or integrated product teams

• Experience with all aspects/phases of Business Management in developing and managing financial goals and overseeing monthly financial reporting

• Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams

• 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 the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

• The ability to travel 10+% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading a team, either as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager

• Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA

• DoD Top Secret Security Clearance