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Northrop Grumman · Onsite · United States-Arizona-Chandler
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

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.

The Program Business Operations Manager 1 will partner with the Program and Functional Managers to support the management of financial, schedule, contractual, and proposal and aspects of the program to achieve the Business Unit’s financial and strategic objectives.  This position will be a direct report to the Strike Weapons Program Office.  

 

This position will be located in Chandler, AZ.  Due to Strike Weapons security requirements, this position will be located within a security controlled closed area.


Role and Responsibilities:

  • Provide direction and oversight for a team of Business Operations functions (Contracts, Finance, Scheduling).
  • Manage financial business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with management as it relates to financial program status.
  • Oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of modified EV reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities.
  • Coordinate cost and schedule analyses and preparation of reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon cost and schedule parameters and cost control guidelines.
  • Manage financial risks and opportunities with multiple contract types.
  • Assist with the organization, development, and execution of Proposal efforts for contract modifications and supporting Business Development on new contracts as necessary.
  • Support various internal and external audits as applicable.

The successful candidate must have a desire to lead 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.


The candidate will maintain the highest level of commitment to quality, compliance, and internal controls in adherence to company values and ethics.  The position requires some travel to customer and other off-site locations.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline with 5 years of associated job experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent
  • Experience with cost and schedule control, program budgeting and forecasting using EVMS principles
  • Schedule, performance and financial reporting experience on a variety of contract types
  • Previous participation with customer directed meetings and reviews
  • The willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically 10% of the time
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Knowledge and management of various government CLIN types including CPIF/CPAF/FPIF/FPAF/FFP
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher
  • US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Business related discipline
  • General aerospace and launch vehicle knowledge
  • Familiar with COBRA and COGNOS systems and reporting
  • Experience developing business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such a Long-Range Strategic Plan or Annual Operating Plan
  • Active Secret or Top Secret clearance

 


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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00

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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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