Business Management Manager 3

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Hanover, MD, USA
In-Office
152K-229K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Leads financial and strategic management for a business unit, overseeing forecasting, reporting, earned value management, budgeting, pricing, EAC development, and cost and schedule control. Manages program cost analysts across multiple locations, supports government proposal activities, evaluates contract risks, and presents financial analyses to senior leadership. Coordinates business strategy, long-range planning, and compliance with government cost-control requirements.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Business Management Manager – Manager Level 3 your role at Hanover, MD will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security.   Ready to join forces with our visionary team?   

Our Business Management Manager will support our Thermal, Optics and Power Systems (TOPS) Business Unit and will oversee all financial aspects of the Business Unit’s financial and strategic objectives. You will help coordinate and lead all business management functions including but not limited to quarterly EAC process, financial forecasting, monthly reporting, earned value management and pricing. This position will also provide direct management for a team of program cost analysts who work out of multiple locations.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your Role and Impact:

  • Provide financial business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses
  • Coordinate and Develop business strategy with both BU FP&A and OU Product Director to enable accurate forecasting and long-range planning
  • Oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of EV reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities
  • 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
  • Assist in coordinating 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
  • Manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective
  • Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience including people management experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience including people management experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree\Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
  • 2+ years of people management experience
  • Experience with program proposals, cost and schedule control or program budgeting and forecasting for U.S. Government and International programs

 Preferred Qualifications:  

  • MBA
  • Current, active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
  • Earned Value and financial reporting experience on a variety of contract types
  • Experience in managing EAC’s on challenging programs
  • Experience working with CostPoint and IBM Planning and Analytics tools
  • Familiarity with the risk management process and the development of S-Curve modeling for proposals and schedule risk assessments
  • Experience with ERP Systems and MS Project

Soft Skills:

  • Proven track record in leading a diverse team as well as the ability to promote the professional development of the business management workforce
  • Experience fostering a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around ethics and integrity, employee engagement, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement
  • Experience holding teammates accountable to due dates
  • Clean communicator, works well with teammates and does not work in silos
  • Comfortable working in non-standardized environments
  • Capable of managing multiple time sensitive deliverables

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.  

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working 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.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards 

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,300.00 - $228,500.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience, including people management experience; alternatively, a master's degree with 6 years of experience, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance
  • At least 2 years of people management experience
  • Experience with program proposals, cost and schedule control, or program budgeting and forecasting for U.S. Government and international programs
  • MBA
  • Current, active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance
  • Earned value and financial reporting experience across various contract types
  • Experience managing estimates at completion on challenging programs
  • Experience with CostPoint and IBM Planning and Analytics tools
  • Familiarity with risk management processes and S-Curve modeling for proposals and schedule risk assessments
  • Experience with ERP systems and MS Project

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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