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 based out of Sunnyvale, CA. This position may be staffed as a hybrid role from the Sunnyvale, CA area. This position 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 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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Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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.Similar Jobs
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