Manager Program Controls - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nAre you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you\u2019ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.\n\nNorthrop Grumman is currently seeking Manager Program Controls - Manager Level 2 (Mid-Level Manager), to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA\n\nAs a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering inclusivity. Skilled in building diverse teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.\n\nThis position is responsible for all Business Management activities associated with execution of program business rhythms including evaluation and analysis of financial impact based on success of major program milestones, serving as the program internal/external focal for all major program reviews, and developing a training cadence to strengthen internal processes. A successful candidate will be able to communicate the program\u0027s financial/technical progress to executive level division/sector leadership, provide leadership to major program exercises and have a strong willingness to train junior level staff within the AMS OU.\n\n \nCritical success factors for candidates will include a dynamic leadership presence, highly collaborative work style, the ability to anticipate problems, proactively deal with difficult situations and communicate appropriately with all levels of stakeholders. The candidate selected for this role must have strong organizational, problem-solving and closure skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and demonstrate interpersonal skills with different stakeholders and levels of professionals and management. \n\n \nThe selected applicant is a key leader in developing a strong financial strategy based on the program\u0027s technical progress, which includes, but are not limited to the following key duties:\n\n * Financial accounting/reporting, including Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) contract profitability assessment/reviews, cash flow/balance sheet management, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and business system oversight\n * Develop baseline strategies for multiple CLINs in alignment with the overall AMS OU EVMS compliance strategy. Lead program IBRs, customer baseline actions, and EAC updates.\n * Day-to-day leadership of the business management organization including contracts, pricing and cost \u0026 schedule management for the Operating Units\n * Collaborate cross-functionally, both within and outside the Division, to ensure success of business priorities and outcomes\n * Day-to-day leadership of the business management organization including contracts, pricing and cost \u0026 schedule management for the Operating Units\n * Oversee staffing, performance management and coaching development of the Business Management professional staff\n * Participate in the business capture/proposal activity oversight to corporation commitment authorities and negotiation yields\n * Collaboration with Cost Management and Program Management to develop the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and the Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP)\n * Financial accounting/reporting, including Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) contract profitability assessment/reviews, cash flow/balance sheet management, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and business system oversight\n\n\n\nThis position requires the incumbent to possess a Department of Defense (DoD) active Top Secret (TS) security clearance and/or access to Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) upon application.\n\nWhy You? You\u0027re the candidate we\u0027re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.\n\nYour Expertise - Required Qualifications: \n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree with 8+ years of professional experience \u2013 OR \u2013 Master\u2019s degree with 6+ years of professional experience\n * Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree\n * Financial analysis experience \n * Leadership experience \n * Experience with Earned Value Management Systems\n * Experience with MS Office Suite, including MS Excel \n * Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access\n\n\n\nWhat Sets You Apart: \n\n * Earned Value Management (EVM) experience \n * People management experience \n * Proposal development, strategy development or estimating and negotiation experience \n * Experience with Cognos Financial Forecasting System, Cobra Earned Value Management or SAP \n * Experience in a federal contracting environment, that includes FAR/DFAR or other government regulations \n\n\n\nYour Unique Contribution: \n\n * Can communicate with all levels of an organization \n * Have strong problem solving and organizational skills \n\n\n\nAbout Business Management: Lead pivotal financial strategies, shaping the success of our operations with your expertise. Make an impact where it counts!\n\nhttps://www.northropgrumman.com/space\n\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: \n\nhttps://www.northropgrumman.com/space\n\nWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Total Rewards\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n