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Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Business Management 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership role is located in Melbourne, FL and is required to be onsite.
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You create trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change. You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You create and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results. If this is YOU…keep reading!
Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
Coordinate and lead all business management functions including contracts, pricing, proposal development, accounting, program planning & financial control, financial planning and program scheduling
Provide financial business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses
Partner with the program leadership team to develop/manage financial goals, establish and implement capture strategies, manage NCTA and capital investments, and support EVMS implementation and analysis as required.
Develop 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.
Provide business oversight and oversee contract negotiation strategies for assigned business
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.
Manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 9 years of related Aerospace Industry experience, or a master's degree from an accredited university and 7 years of related Aerospace Industry experience or a PhD from an accredited university and 5 years of related Aerospace Industry experience
4 years’ experience in US Government contracts along with 2 years of Leadership experience
Experience with all aspects/phases of Business Management in developing and managing financial goals and overseeing monthly financial reporting
Management experience leading a team and business functional area (i.e., Contracts, Cost & Schedule, Pricing & Estimating, Compliance, etc.)
Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with proposal development and negotiation is desired
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 9 years related Aerospace Industry experience, or Master's degree and 7 years, or PhD and 5 years
- 4 years' experience in US Government contracts
- 2 years of leadership experience
- Experience with all aspects/phases of Business Management including developing/managing financial goals and monthly financial reporting
- Management experience leading a team and business functional area (Contracts, Cost & Schedule, Pricing & Estimating, Compliance, etc.)
- Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Required to be onsite in Melbourne, FL
- Experience with proposal development and negotiation
- Experience leading a team as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager
- Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, and Internal Audit
- DoD Secret security clearance
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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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.







