Manager Program Control 2

Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret clearance is required for this role. Travel is expected, up to 10% of the time.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening in the Global Surveillance Division for a Manager Program Control 2 in Melbourne, FL. This leadership role involves managing a team of cost analysts in a fast-paced environment with diverse contracts. The position is contingent on program funding, with start dates determined after funding confirmation.

Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and a drive to do what others think is impossible. Our leaders uphold high ethical standards, hold teams accountable, commit to shared success, and pioneer visionary solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, including performance goals, work assignments, timecard approvals, and policy compliance.
• Develop employee skills and evaluate performance in EVMS implementation, cost/schedule reporting, EAC development, variance analysis, and reconciliations to SAP.
• Support customer Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), Supplier IBRs, and DCMA Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits.
• Ensure timely completion of contract deliverables (CFSR, CSDR, IPMR, CWBS).
• Focus the team on quality, accountability, and performance while clarifying roles and financial impact.
• Act as the primary interface with program offices, functional leadership, and external auditing agencies for EVMS tasks.
• Support proposal preparation, fact-finding, and contract negotiations to represent cost management issues.
• Serve as the primary customer contact to maintain communication and address potential cost issues.
• Operate in a fast-paced, frequently changing, and demand-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 7 years of Finance/Business Management experience OR Master’s Degree and 5 years of Finance/Business Management experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of EVMS software (e.g., Cobra), SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with 7+ years of hands-on cost/schedule management experience.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from an accredited university.
• Experience with SAP S4 and strong analytical skills.
• Background in Aerospace/Defense programs and familiarity with IPMR/IPMDAR.
• Advanced proficiency in EVMS (Deltek Cobra), accounting systems (SAP S4), and financial systems (Cognos).
• Experience leading teams as a functional or matrix manager.
• Experience interfacing with government audit agencies (DCMA, DCAA) and internal audit teams.

Pay

Primary salary range: $126,600 – $189,800. Offers consider experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differentials, discretionary bonuses, annual performance-based bonuses, and long-term incentives (for VP/Director roles).

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation/personal business.