Manager 2 - Business Management

Business Management Manager 2

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We are looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Manager 2 based out of Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD. This is an onsite position that offers the 9 / 80 schedule.

The Manager 2 - Business Management will support the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC).

The Manager 2 will coordinate and lead business management functions including but not limited to financial forecasting, Earned Value Management, and monthly reporting. They will oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of EV reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities.

The Manager 2 will develop business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such as the Long Range Strategic Plan and the Annual Operating Plan and be responsible for preparation and presentation of financial data, including variance analysis and forecasts to senior management and internal and external customers.

The Manager 2 will Support of pricing and proposal activities, developing 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.

The Manager 2 will manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective. They will 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.

The Manager 2 will ensure compliance with all NGC policies, internal controls and disclosed practices and provide internal and External support of compliance audits.

The Manager 2 will provide direct management for a team of Business Management analysts, Develop professional and management talent within the Business Unit.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in leading a diverse team as well as the ability to promote the professional development of the business management workforce, fostering a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around ethics and integrity, employee engagement, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 8 years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, or program control - OR - a Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
• Understanding of DOD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
• Prior experience with government program budgeting and forecasting, as well as Annual Operating Plan development
• Prior people leadership experience
• Prior experience in proposal preparation and BOE preparation and evaluations.
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience with SAP
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• The ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship is required.
• A current / active DoD TS / SCI with Polygraph clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications :

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.