Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a Manager Business Management 2 within the Strategic Mission Command and Control (SMC2) operating unit (OU). This location for this position is Redonda Beach, CA, Woodland Hills, CA or Huntsville, AL.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the business area manager and other functional staff to oversee all financials aspects of the business
- Oversee a team of program control analysts supporting various programs and efforts within the business area
- Oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities
- Develop business strategy and forecasting, through internal/external deliverables such as the Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for preparation and presentation of financial data, including variance analysis and forecasts to senior management
- Support pricing and proposal activities, developing proposals from draft RFP to award, including review of RFP, FAR clauses, and contractual documents. Knowledge content owner of indirect rates, pricing strategies, cash management, negotiation strategy oversight
- Ensure compliance with all NGC policies (including Earned Value Management program controls), internal controls and disclosed practices supporting internal and external compliance audits
- Implement and manage program Estimates at Completion (EAC) in accordance with company requirements
- Commercial product line cost management/accounting and new business acquisitions/strategy
- Support miscellaneous program efforts as applicable such as close out/expiring funds/IWO facilitation
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher with 7 years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, or program control - OR - a Master’s degree with 5 years of experience.
- People leadership experience
- Prior experience in proposal preparation/evaluations and contract negotiations
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance
- Thorough working knowledge of Earned Value Management, NG Program Control discipline, and EVMS Software (Cobra)
- Experience navigating SAP/S4 system and interfaces
- Strong working knowledge of EAC analysis and Risk/Opportunity disciplines
- Solid analytical, leadership, and organizations skills
- Robust financial acumen: Income Statement, Balance Sheets, Financial Forecasting, and Business Case Analysis
- Understanding of DOW contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
Preferred Qualifications:
- Defense Industry Experience & Commercial Software Sales
- Active DoW Secret security clearance
- Management of a disbursed workforce
- Experience with NGFP & COGNOS Reporting
- Involvement with LRSP and AOP strategy development
- Commercial product line accounting experience
- Strong computer skills with high-level Excel skills (i.e. working with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting)
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