Manager Business Management 3

About the role

The Manager, Business Management 3 will lead the Platform Systems Modernization Operating Unit (PSM OU) business management organization. This position reports to the Weapons Integration and Mission Solutions (WIMS) Business Unit Business Management Director within the Command and Control & Weapons Integration (CWI) Division. The position is located in Lake Charles, LA.

Responsibilities

• Works with Program Managers and Business Development to prepare solid business cases in support of large investment requests.
• Prepares monthly financial reports and supports AOP/LRSP development.
• Leads a team of managers and individual contributors across a distributed geography spanning multiple products and portfolios.
• Executes a broad scope of business management activities in support of proposal development, program execution, EAC development, program review, and EVMS implementation.
• Develops growth and execution strategy to improve revenue, margin, and cash flow.
• Evaluates business deals, including return on sales, payment terms, and cash flow expectations, to ensure they are favorable.
• Interfaces with diverse functional areas to quantify impacts of identified risks and opportunities.
• Prepares C101 Corporate Commitment Review packages for review and to obtain authorization to submit and negotiate proposals.
• Leads Program Start-up efforts to ensure sufficient business management staffing and business processes are in place to achieve successful financial management as well as satisfy proposed business processes and/or contractually required processes.
• Provides business oversight, interfaces with applicable customers and auditors (internal and external) and assists with contract negotiations as needed to ensure sound business deals are achieved.
• Ensures sufficient business staff is maintained for program controls and OU reporting.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance / Mathematics with a minimum of 10 years applicable experience, or Master’s degree and 8 years relevant experience (or four additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of degree).
• Understanding of DoD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, Commercial contracts, and the FAR.
• Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office suite and SAP.
• Proven professional and managerial skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Able to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the program result.
• Able to prepare and analyze data and figures.
• Able to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
• Able to lead a team in numerous geographical locations.
• Advanced understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); Federal Cost Principles including direct versus indirect, allowable vs. unallowable; Forward Pricing Rate proposals (FPRPs) development, negotiation and execution; Financial Planning to include Annual Operating Plan development, budgeting and forecasting to include Capital expenditures and inventory.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing S-curves and working with NAR/ICE teams; Intermediate, to advanced level of understanding of the following systems or software: Microsoft Excel, SAP, Cognos, BOENext, COBRA (or similar project management software); Experience with performing Earned Value, reviewing Earned Value performance, bottoms up EAC, risks/opportunity/pressure analysis; Ability to develop and present material outside the immediate work function; Strong verbal and written communications skills; Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; Comfortable networking and interfacing with employees of other organizations; Advanced understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); Federal Cost Principles including direct versus indirect, allowable vs. unallowable; Forward Pricing Rate proposals (FPRPs) development, negotiation and execution; Financial Planning to include Annual Operating Plan development, budgeting and forecasting to include Capital expenditures and inventory.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $137,800.00 - $206,600.00

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.