Program Control Manager 2

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Redondo Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
147K-220K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Oversee program business management and financial activities, including resource management, cost estimation, EAC preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, cash management, contract reviews, proposal support, and business deal evaluation. Lead and develop a program control analyst team, collaborate with customers, auditors, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure financial performance, risk management, and continuous process improvement.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

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 is welcome. As a Program Control Manager – Manager Level 2 your role in Redondo Beach, CA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Ready to join forces with our visionary team?   

Our Program Control Manager will have oversight for all program-related business management activities, including partnering with the Organizational Unit Director to ensure organizational financial goals are achieved, ensure superior financial performance and ensure the customer’s mission is achieved.  This role will be responsible for the management and development of a program control analyst team.

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

In this job, you will:

  • Assist with program resource management, including cost estimation, allocation, tracking and analysis 
  • Prepare Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) and responsible for final review
  • Prepare and present financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts 
  • Review all contractual documents related to the applicable programs and assist with contract negotiations, as needed
  • Oversee cash management to ensure timely invoices and collections 
  • Support proposal preparation, fact-finding and contract negotiations on a major capture as needed to ensure business management issues are represented as necessary
  • Evaluates business deals, including return on sales, payment terms, and cash flow expectations, to ensure they are favorable.
  • Provide business oversight, interface with applicable stakeholders, customers and auditors (internal and external) and assist with Supplier Management Team needed to ensure sound business deals
  • Interface with diverse functional areas to ensure risks are understood and financial performance is achieved. 
  • Develop and motivate a productive staff in a team environment with excellent interpersonal, planning, presentation and organizational skills with focused emphasis on continuous process improvement
  • Other duties as assigned

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of business management or program control experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of business management or program control experience
  • Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • Leadership experience or people management experience
  • Earned Value (EV) experience including understanding of Earned Value guidelines
  • Experience with MS Office Suite, including MS Excel

 Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Master’s degree and 10+ years of related aerospace industry experience
  • Intermediate, to advanced level of understanding of the following systems or software is beneficial: COBRA (or similar project management software), Cognos, SAP, S/4, Microsoft Excel, and Office Analysis
  • Working knowledge of Government financial CDRL’s
  • Experience working with Full Flow down Earned Value
  • Understanding of DoD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, Commercial contracts, or FAR
  • Agile experience

Soft Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
  • Strong problem solving or organizational skills
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Solution oriented analytical thinker
  • Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions

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: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00

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 business management or program control experience, or master's degree with 6 years of experience
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance, current and within scope, at time of application
  • Leadership or people management experience
  • Earned Value experience, including understanding of Earned Value guidelines
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel
  • Master's degree and 10 or more years of related aerospace industry experience
  • Intermediate to advanced understanding of COBRA or similar project management software, Cognos, SAP, SAP S/4, Microsoft Excel, and Office Analysis
  • Working knowledge of Government financial CDRLs
  • Experience with full-flow-down Earned Value
  • Understanding of DoD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, commercial contracts, or FAR
  • Agile experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Solution-oriented analytical thinking and ability to analyze complex problems and develop solutions

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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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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