Manager Program Control 2

Relocation assistance may be available. Secret clearance required for start. Travel required: 10% of the time.

About the role

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. Our leaders live our values daily: upholding the highest ethical standards, facilitating a safe and respectful environment, holding themselves and others accountable, operating as OneNG, and removing barriers for our teams. We pioneer by setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

This leadership role is located in Redondo Beach, CA and is onsite daily. You will enjoy a diverse, collaborative environment with professionals across the nation ready to help launch your career.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision activities, including completion of performance goals and reviews, assigning work scope to employees, reviewing and approving timecards, and ensuring employees operate according to company policies and procedures.
• Develop employee skills and evaluate performance on assigned responsibilities, including: EVMS implementation and analysis; support and guidance to PMs and CAMs; analysis and preparation of cost and schedule reports; development, analysis, and review of EACs; variance analysis research and reporting; and reconciliations to SAP.
• Support customer Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), Supplier Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits.
• Ensure contract deliverables are completed and submitted on a timely basis (CFSR, CSDR, IPMR, CWBS).
• Focus team on achieving uncompromising quality in all products and services, accountability, and team performance.
• Ensure team fully understands their roles and impact on financial results.
• Act as the primary interface with the program office, functional leadership, and external auditing agencies regarding EVMS-related tasks, requirements, issues, analysis, and performance measures.
• Support proposal preparation, fact-finding, and contract negotiations to ensure cost management issues are represented.
• Act as primary point of contact with customer counterpart and maintain a positive working relationship to improve communication and stay on top of any potential cost issues.
• Perform 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 work experience, or Master's Degree with 5 years of Finance/Business Management work experience.
• Experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of EVMS Software (e.g., Cobra), SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting principles.
• Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams.
• Active US Government secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in cost and schedule management.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from an accredited university.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with SAP S4.
• Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense programs and familiarity with Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) and/or Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR).
• Advanced proficiency in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) such as Deltek Cobra and MPM, accounting systems such as SAP, and financial systems such as Cognos.
• Experience leading a team, either as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager.
• Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as Internal Audit.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $146,600.00 – $219,800.00. 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.

Benefits

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