Manager Business Management 2 - Special Programs ( 20544)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Defense Systems is currently seeking a Manager, Business Management 2 for our growing Special Programs Portfolio. This position will be full-time, on-site in Clearfield, Utah.

The ideal candidate will provide objective-oriented direction using management guidelines and general policies while maintaining a high level of engagement and dynamically leading, inspiring, motivating, and developing a team of professionals.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Lead day-to-day program business management execution, delivering accurate, timely business data to program and segment leadership to enable effective decision-making.
• Direct a team of cost and schedule analysts and oversee a fully compliant Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation.
• Develop and manage Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and Long-Range Plans (LRSP), including financial commitments and strategies, ensuring they are met or exceeded.
• Integrate contractual and programmatic change-management outcomes into program cost and schedule baselines and forecasts.
• Align staffing forecasts with business management data to generate program-level staffing demand signals across all labor disciplines.
• Oversee Business Management participation on Supplier Management Teams and translate supplier/IWO data into the Northrop Grumman prime-level business system.
• Provide robust support for profit and loss responsibilities, including quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) estimates and monthly key-line forecasts.
• Conduct risk and performance analyses, presenting findings and mitigation recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Establish, enforce, and continuously improve business management procedures and controls, including Cost Accounting Standards, FAR, and SOX compliance.
• Mentor, coach, and develop subordinate managers and analysts, fostering a high-performing Business Management organization.

Position Benefits:  

• As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  
• 401k  
• Educational Assistance  
• Life Insurance  
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  
• Paid Time Off  
• Health & Wellness Resources  
• Employee Discounts  

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university and 8 years of relevant experience, OR a Masters degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning and reporting—including support of monthly actuals/forecasts, Annual Operating Plans, and Long Range Strategic Plans—for aerospace/defense programs.
• Demonstrated experience in Program Controls – monthly forecasting, DECM metrics and customer reporting (incl, IPMDAR and CSDR)
• Proven expertise with ERP systems (SAP) and strong understanding of EVMS, Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• U.S. Citizenship with an Active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required for business needs

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to lead and mentor a diverse team
• Experience with Northrop Grumman accounting and compliance systems, including cost collection and sales order/network generation and tracking.
• Knowledge of DoD contracts management principles and schedule management considerations.
• Experience integrating supplier/IWO data into prime contractor business systems.
• Experience supporting large-scale proposals and captures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $172,400.00
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.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.