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Northrop Grumman Business Management Manager 1 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Requisition ID: R10161609
Category: Business Management
Location: Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Manager 1 based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. This position may be staffed as a hybrid role from the Rolling Meadows, IL area. This position offers the 9/80 schedule.
What You’ll Get to Do :
The Business Management Manager 1 will support the Navigation, Targeting & Survivability (NTS) Electronic Warfare and Targeting Business Unit. This Business Unit consists of a diverse set of DoD, commercial, and other customer contracts, with all contract types. The Business Unit also includes international business.
Business Management Manager 1 roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Lead a team of Program Control Analysts, Contract Administrators, and Schedulers in executing a broad scope of business management activities to support program execution and compliance
Lead the EAC process to include earned value analysis, hands-on EAC updates, and revisions
Manage the monthly financial forecasting process to include analysis and recommendations on awards, sales, operating margin, and cash
Coordinate with multiple points of contact to gather, consolidate, and analyze financial data
Analyze balance sheet activity and resolve unbilled balances
Support proposal activities including negotiations and business case development
Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Operations, Engineering and Program Management
Develop and train a direct staff of Program Control Analysts
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 6 years of industry related experience in finance, accounting or program control/Earned Value - OR - a Master’s degree with 4 years of experience as described.
Will consider 10 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
Experience with DoD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
Prior experience with program budgeting and forecasting, as well as Annual Operating Plan development
Prior experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management
Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time
US Citizenship is required
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related discipline
MBA or CPA certification
Previous experience managing/supervising program, project, or personnel. This may be a lead position on a team
Earned Value Management experience
Intermediate, to advanced-level of understanding of the following systems or software is beneficial: COBRA (or similar project management software), wInsight, SAP, Business Warehouse (BW), Microsoft Excel, and COGNOS
Working knowledge of Government financial CDRL’s
Current, active DoD Secret Clearance
What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Salary Range: $99,800 - $149,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.