Sr Business Management Manager- Science and Robotic Exploration (S&RE)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

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.

The Civil Space Systems Business Unit within Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Manager 3 for the Science and Robotic Exploration Operating Unit (OU), based out of Gilbert, AZ. This will be staffed as full-time onsite, with flexibility to be based out of our Gilbert, AZ or Dulles, VA offices. This position will operate under a 9/80 Work Schedule.

What You'll Get to Do:

The OU Business Manager will partner with the OU Director to manage a complex portfolio of programs to achieve the Operating Unit’s financial and strategic objectives. Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate and lead business management functions including financial forecasting, Earned Value Management, monthly reporting, etc.
• Provide direct management and leadership for a team of Program Business Managers
• Provide business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to program status
• Develop business strategy and forecasting through internal or external deliverables such as the Annual Operating Plan and monthly financial forecast
• Oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of EV reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities
• Coordinate cost and schedule analyses and preparation of reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon cost and schedule parameters
• Assist in coordinating 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.
• Manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective
• Develop professional and management talent within the Operating Unit

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in leading a diverse team as well as the ability to promote the professional development of the business management workforce, fostering a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around ethics and integrity, employee engagement, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement. The candidate will maintain the highest level of commitment to quality, compliance and internal controls in adherence to company values and ethics. The position requires some travel to customer and other off-site locations. This position will report directly to the Business Management Director of the Civil Space Systems Business Unit.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field and 10+ years of relevant Finance/Department of Defense (DoD) industry work experience – OR – a Master’s Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience as outlined.
• Demonstrated increasing leadership experience.
• Experience working for/with a US Government Contractor.
• Experience in program finance and accounting to include EAC management.
• New business capture experience and/or experience managing large execution programs for a restricted customer in the Aerospace and/or Defense industry.
• 3+ years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Top Secret and/or SCI security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with internal and external audit agencies.
• Experience working with Costpoint and IBM Planning and Analytics tools
• Familiarity with the risk management process and the development of S-Curve modeling for proposals and schedule risk assessments

Salary Range: $129,000.00 - $224,000.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.