Manager 1 Rates and Budgets

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Manager 1 of Rates and Budgets to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Dulles, VA. This position will report to the Division Manager of Rates and Budgets on the Tactical Space Division Controller Team.

The manager is responsible for the Division’s indirect budgeting process and will lead and develop a team of budget analysts. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency of developing and motivating staff in a team environment with excellent interpersonal, planning, presentation and organizational skills.

Specific duties responsibilities will include but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage Tactical Space indirect budgets.  Coordinate with budget holders to plan their departments, providing insight into budget vs actual performance, and submitting a monthly indicated final forecast.
• Support monthly reviews of rate performance and perform frequent ad-hoc analysis for senior leadership pertaining to forecasted changes in business performance and changes in allocations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers as well as functional teams.
• Provide support for all internal and external auditor (DCMA/DCAA, Internal Audit, and D&T).
• Enforce policies and procedures, ensure rate segment compliance with internal SOX controls, and educate peers (both financial and non-financial) about compliance guidelines.
• Provide guidance on complex color of money and allowability questions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Understanding of Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and organizations skills.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top-Secret, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field of study.
• Experience with Cognos planning and reporting tools, and CostPoint
• Prior experience with Annual Operating Plan and Forward Pricing Rate Proposal development

Salary Range: $107,300.00 - $160,900.00

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.