Manager Business Management 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Manager, Business Management 3 to lead the Platform Systems Modernization Operating Unit (PSM OU) business management organization. This position reports to the Weapons Integration and Mission Solutions (WIMS) Business Unit Business Management Director within the Command and Control & Weapons Integration (CWI) Division. This position will be located in Lake Charles, LA.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Works with Program Managers and Business Development to prepare solid business cases in support of large investment requests.
• Prepares monthly financial reports and support AOP/LRSP development
• Lead a team of managers and individual contributors across a distributed geography spanning multiple products and portfolios
• Leads Business Managers and Program Control Analysts in executing a broad scope of business management activities in support of proposal development, program execution, EAC development, program review, and EVMS Implementation.
• Develops growth and execution strategy to improve revenue, margin, and cash flow.
• Evaluates business deals, including return on sales, payment terms, and cash flow expectations, to ensure they are favorable.
• Support the Operating Unit Director for all business management related functions.
• Interfaces with diverse functional areas to quantify impacts of identified risks and opportunities.
• Prepares C101 Corporate Commitment Review packages for review and to obtain authorization to submit and negotiate proposals.
• Leads Program Start-up efforts to ensure sufficient business management staffing and business processes are in place to achieve successful financial management as well as satisfy proposed business processes and/or contractually required processes.
• Provides business oversight, interfaces with applicable customers and auditors (internal and external) and assists with contract negotiations as needed to ensure sound business deals are achieved.
• Ensure sufficient business staff is maintained for program controls and OU reporting.
• Individual should be proficient at developing and motivating personnel in a team environment with excellent interpersonal, planning, presentation and organizational skills with focused emphasis on continuous process improvement.

Job Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance / Mathematics with a minimum of 10 years applicable experience, or Master’s degree and 8 years relevant experience (or four additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of degree) in finance, accounting or program control.
• Understanding of DoD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, Commercial contracts, and the FAR.
• Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office suite and SAP
• Proven professional and managerial skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Able to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the program result
• Able to prepare and analyze data and figures
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
• Able to lead a team in numerous geographical locations
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:                         

• Experience developing S-curves and working with NAR/ICE teams
• Intermediate, to advanced level of understanding of the following systems or software is beneficial:  Microsoft Excel, SAP, Cognos, BOENext, COBRA (or similar project management software)
• Experience with performing Earned Value, reviewing Earned Value performance, bottoms up EAC, risks/opportunity/pressure analysis
• Ability to develop and present material outside the immediate work function
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Comfortable networking and interfacing with employees of other organizations.
• Advanced understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); Federal Cost Principles including direct versus indirect, allowable vs. unallowable; Forward Pricing Rate proposals (FPRPs) development, negotiation and execution; Financial Planning to include Annual Operating Plan development, budgeting and forecasting to include Capital expenditures and inventory. 
• Working knowledge of Government financial CDRL’s
• Active Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $137,800.00 - $206,600.00

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.