Business Management Director - Level 1

Business Management Director - Level 1

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Propulsion Systems is seeking a Business Management Director - Level 1. This position will have dual responsibility and be responsible for all Program Finance and Controls, Earned Value Management, and Profit and Loss within the Operating Unit of Commercial (GEM63 / Amazon Kuiper / Castor / Orion), as well as manage Propulsion Systems "PS 2030" initiative to upgrade, modernize, and expand PS facilities and infrastructure to support the massive growth the business unit is experiencing. This position will be based in Magna, UT.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. The Propulsion Systems (PS) Business Unit focuses on solid rock motors for diverse Government and Commercial customers.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all Propulsion Systems, business management strategy and execution in assigned Operating Units (Commercial / PS2030).
• Strong experience in an EVMS environment, managing the baselining, and monthly EV cycle, in coordination with the PMO, and Scheduling.
• Exhibit a high degree of flexibility on fast changing, fast growing, and high visibility programs. Create, develop, present, and defend complex What If / Excursion analysis to all levels of management.
• Work closely with various functions, and senior business unit leadership, in a matrixed organization, to provide relevant, accurate and timely financial data.
• Develop and motivate a productive staff of approximately 20 (Managers and Staff) in a team environment with excellent interpersonal, planning, presentation and organizational skills with focused emphasis on continuous process improvement.

The successful candidate will have experience with the following:

• Consistent, extensive, and strong experience with EVMS management, controls and reporting
• Development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) / Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP), and revenue/cash forecast, supporting monthly/quarterly/annual close cycles
• Experience with principles of Program Finance, Program Scheduling, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Contract Administration, Subcontracts / Supply Chain, Program Performance Management, Revenue Recognition, Backlog Reporting, Cash Forecasting, GAAP
• Experience supporting SOX Compliance, Internal / External Audit activities, Company compliance requirements
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement with a focus on internal and external EAC savings, and efficiencies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 10 years professional work experience - OR - Master's Degree and a minimum of 8+ years professional work experience
• An additional 4 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of degree
• Prior people management experience
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
• Ability to travel, up to 15% of the time, as needed, per business needed
• Ability obtain DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA/MBA
• Proficiency in Costpoint, COBRA, and Microsoft Project
• Experience analyzing large commercial or Government contracts with experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working at a government contractor with exposure to EAC management, EVMS, Overhead Rate management and strong understanding of revenue recognition
• Strong financial leadership and analytical skills and experience presenting financial information to all levels of the organization
• Understanding of underlying Government procurement regulations, including FAR and CAS
• Experience with Profit & Loss responsibilities and Revenue Forecasting

Salary Range: $145,800.00 - $218,600.00

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042.

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.