Description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Manager 1 with preferred location Sunnyvale, CA.  The following Northrop Grumman sites will also be considered with 25% travel to Sunnyvale, CA: San Diego, CA, Woodland Hills, Redondo Beach, CA, or McClellan, CA. This position may be staffed as a hybrid role and offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll Get to Do:

The Business Management Manager 1 will support/lead all business management activities within the Launcher Operating Unit (Marine Systems Business Unit in Maritime/Land Systems Sensors Division).  This position will be reporting to the Launcher Operating Unit Business Manager.

Business Management Manager 1 roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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
• Subcontractor invoicing and funding
• On-going collaboration with the customer and functional teams
• Management and development of Program Control Analyst (PCA) staff

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional industry related experience - OR - a Master’s degree with 3 years of professional industry related experience.
• Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement
• Experience in a Program Control Environment - setting up cost control system, and monitoring costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
• Experience in financial planning and analysis
• Experience in pricing and proposal activities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and SAP
• Experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management.
• Ability to travel domestically 25% of the time (If not based at Sunnyvale campus)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• MBA certification
• 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 and ability to apply them to multiple contracts, CLINs and control accounts.
• Understanding of DOD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
• Experience with Cognos forecasting system

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!

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