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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Business Management 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) Business Management organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA or Rancho Barnardo, CA and is an onsite position.
This is a dynamic role supporting a large operating unit in a challenging, fast-paced environment. The Business Management Manager be responsible for the integration and oversight of all Business Management efforts including new business pursuits, business acquisition processes, compliance, funding analysis, financial analysis, earned value management analysis, internal audits, and business case scenarios. The Manager is also responsible for working with the Program Office to ensure accurate, time sensitive reporting and briefing to leadership.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
Support proposal preparation, fact-finding and contract negotiations on a major capture as needed to ensure business management issues are represented as necessary
Work with Business as well as Integrated Product Teams on assigned responsibilities, including Internal and external customer interactions, EVMS implementation and analysis, or CAM duties as required; support and guidance to PMs and CAMs; inputs and knowledge of contracts; analysis and review of EACs and variance analysis research and reporting
Focus team on achieving uncompromising quality in all products and services, accountability, meeting financial goals, and team performance
Ensure team fully understands their roles and impact on financial results
Act as primary point of contact with Program Manager counterpart and maintain a positive working relationship to improve communication and stay on top of any potential cost issues
Basic Qualifications:
Must either have a bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 7 years finance/business management work experience or a master's degree from a accredited university and 3 years finance/business management work experience or a PhD from a accredited university and 3 years finance/business management work experience
Experience in Government Contracting
Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working major capture efforts
Experience leading a team, either as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager
Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as Internal Audit
DoD Secret Security Clearance
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 7 years finance/business management experience OR Master's/PhD and 3 years finance/business management experience
- Experience in Government Contracting
- Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable time
- Experience working major capture efforts
- Experience leading a team as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager
- Experience interfacing with government audit agencies (DCMA, DCAA) and Internal Audit
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.
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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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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.





