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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) Sector is seeking a Business Management Manager 2 to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance within the Advanced Weapons Systems Operating Unit (OU). The positions are based out of Northridge, CA and will report to the Business Manager over the Advance Weapons System program. There is no telework option for this position; it will be located in Northridge, CA that offers the 9/80 schedule.
What You’ll Get to Do:
- Lead all aspects of program financial execution objectives
- Lead a team of Program Control Analysts in executing a broad scope of business management activities to support program execution and compliance
- Provide accurate and timely inputs to business systems supporting predictable financial forecasting and profitability determination
- Oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of EV reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities.
- Lead Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), internal and external audits and other financial assurance engagements
- Develop business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such as the Long Range Strategic Plan and the Annual Operating Plan.
- Prepare and review Estimates-at-Complete (EAC)
- Other duties as assigned
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 industry related experience.
- Understanding of DOD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
- Experience with Earned Value Management
- 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 SAP
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- The ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
- US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application,
- MBA or master’s degree in a business field
- Experience with EVM and financial forecasting systems (Cobra, S4/SAP, Hyperion, NGFP, Cognos)
- Experience with USG customer communications and negotiations as a prime
- Experience with a financial forecasting system and earned value management system
- Experience reviewing Earned Value performance, bottoms up EAC, risk/opportunity/pressure analysis from multiple sources such as subcontractors or intercompany partners
- Experience in Cost CDRL preparation
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of industry-related experience in finance, accounting, or program control OR Master's degree with 6 years of industry-related experience.
- Understanding of DOD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Prior experience with government program budgeting and forecasting and Annual Operating Plan development.
- Prior people leadership experience.
- Prior experience in proposal preparation and Basis of Estimate (BOE) preparation and evaluations.
- Experience with SAP.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application.
- MBA or master's degree in a business field.
- Experience with EVM and financial forecasting systems (Cobra, S4/SAP, Hyperion, NGFP, Cognos).
- Experience with USG customer communications and negotiations as a prime.
- Experience reviewing Earned Value performance, bottoms-up EAC, and risk/opportunity/pressure analysis from multiple sources.
- Experience in Cost CDRL preparation.
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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