Business Management Manager 2

Business Management Manager 2

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 are welcome. As a Business Management Manager 2, your role at Chandler, AZ 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?

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

Your Role and Impact:

• 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
• 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 professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience
• Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Leadership experience
• Earned Value (EV) experience including understanding of Earned Value guidelines
• Experience with MS Office Suite, including MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Proposal preparation, strategy development or evaluation experience
• Experience with Cognos Financial Forecasting System, Cobra Earned Value Management or SAP
• Understanding of DoD contracts and government cost accounting standard
• Knowledge of government program budgeting and forecasting, and Annual Operating Plan development
• Financial analysis presentation experience

Soft Skills:

• Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
• Strong problem solving or organizational skills
• Collaborative mindset

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.