Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an exciting opening for the Manager Program Control 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our sector. This leadership role is located in El Segundo, CA and be onsite daily.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
This is a demanding role with diverse types of contracts in a challenging, fast-paced environment. The Program Control Manager will lead, supervise, and train a team of cost analysts responsible for Resource Mgmt on the team including; discretionary investment funding analysis, program financial analysis, internal and external audit preparation, and Enterprise tool deployment. The Manager is also responsible for providing functional oversight of the Cost Management department, including engagement, staffing, and employee development. Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide Direct Supervision activities, including day-to-day operations for division Capital, Indirect and Non-Contractual Technical Activity (NCTA) projects to include Marketing and Sales (M&S), Bid and Proposal (B&P), and Independent Research and Development (IRAD).
- Develop employee skills and evaluate employee performance on assigned responsibilities, including capital, NCTA and Indirect activities including: color of money rules, time phasing of the tasks, developing and documenting spend baseline and forecast spend plans, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete and estimate at complete (ETC & EAC) analysis and updates as well as and variance analysis research and reporting with special attention to Capital Forecasting with a focus on Major Subcontracts, Facilities and General Procurement (GP) developing and reviewing EAC's; incorporation of changes into the system to maintain Major Subcontract/GP cost and schedule accuracy.
- Oversee employee’s deliverables including weekly reporting of actuals, variance explanations to management, coordinating IWOs, coordinating and tracking material open commitments, etc.
- Ensure analysts are identifying pressures and opportunities, and developing recovery plans as required as well as developing monthly presentations and briefing leadership at various levels.
- The team will support the development of the consolidated Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for Discretionary Investments.
- Leading the Enterprise audit preparation for internal and external reviews including coordinating with the other cost managers, organizing data deliveries for audits and checking the health of the program with the Earned Value Sector team.
- Collaborating with the Sector Tools Team for deployment of Cost and Schedule Mgmt tools to the Enterprise. This includes testing functionality, communicating enhancements/bugs, and working with the over group to ensure tool success.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 7 years Finance/Business Management work experience or Master's Degree with 5 years Finance/Business Management work experience
- Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams
- Experience in leading Government Audits by both internal and external auditors
- Active U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business-related discipline
- Expertise in financial analysis
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple activities concurrently, able to quickly adapt to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid changes.
- Knowledge of EVMS/FAR/DFARS
We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?
At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00The 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 from an accredited university and 7 years of Finance or Business Management work experience, or a Master’s degree and 5 years of Finance or Business Management work experience.
- Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams.
- Experience leading government audits conducted by internal and external auditors.
- Active U.S. government Secret clearance, in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program clearance within the required timeframe.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related business discipline.
- Expertise in financial analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and respond to rapid changes.
- Knowledge of EVMS, FAR, and DFARS.
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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