Business Management Manager 1

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Manager 1 based out of Annapolis, MD.  This position will be staffed as full-time on-site and offers the 9/80 schedule.

The Business Management Manager 1  will lead and support  program financial activities within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability Division, Naval and Ocean Systems Business Unit, Oceanic Systems Operating Unit (OU) reporting to the OU Business Manager.

The Manager 1 will coordinate and lead business management functions including but not limited to financial forecasting, Earned Value Management, and monthly reporting. They will oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of EV reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities.

The Manager 1will develop business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such as the Long Range Strategic Plan and the Annual Operating Plan and be responsible for preparation and presentation of financial data , including variance analysis and forecasts to senior management and internal and external customers.

The Manager 1 will support pricing and proposal activities, developing 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. 

The Manager 1 will manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective. They will 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.

The Manager 1 will ensure compliance with all NGC policies, internal controls and disclosed practices and provide internal and External support of compliance audits

The Manager 1 will provide direct management for a team of Business Management analysts, Develop professional and management talent within the Business 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.

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 5 years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, or program control - OR -  a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience as described above.
• Understanding of U.S. Government contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
• Prior experience with government program budgeting and forecasting, as well as Annual Operating Plan development
• Prior people leadership experience
• Prior experience in proposal preparation and BOE preparation and evaluations.
• Experience with Earned Value Management 
• Experience with SAP
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• The ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Current, active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI level security clearance with Polygraph

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field of study.
• Experience with financial systems such as COBRA, COGNOS MPP
• Prior experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management.
• Prior experience the Aerospace and Defense industry
• Experience in Cost CDRL preparation

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!