RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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.

The Strike Division at Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Senior Cost Manager (Manager Program Control 3) located in Palmdale, CA. with 25% - 50% travel or El Segundo with 75% travel to Iuka, MS , Clearfield, UT and Melbourne, FL. This Senior Manager position leads a talented team of cost management individuals that support the program enterprise. Overall responsibilities include financial planning & reporting management, cost and schedule performance management, earned value management, risk and opportunity management, and all strategic and indirect management associated with the program. Additional key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Manage staffing needs, including: hiring/training/developing employees, assigning work scope to employees, and providing daily direction to employees

• Collaborate across other functional teams to ensure the success of program priorities

• Interface with a multitude of internal and external customers, including: sector/division/program leadership (e.g. VPs/Directors), government customers (e.g. USAF), and auditing agencies (e.g. DCMA and Deloitte).

• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of program budgets to enable programs to manage performance

• Maintain compliance to internal and external policies and procedures (e.g. ANSI/EIA-748 32 guidelines, FAR, SOX, etc.)

• Assist in financial planning/reporting/analysis, including: profitability assessments, financial forecasting, and cash management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• At least 9 years of Business Management work experience or 7 years of experience with a Master's degree.

• Prior managerial experience required

• Aerospace industry experience with ANSI/EIA-748 Earned Value Management (EVM) guidelines

• Working knowledge of EVM systems, including: Cobra, MPM, w Insight, or similar systems

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power

Point and Word applications:

• Active DoD secret clearance and the ability to obtain a program access clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the program.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years Business Management work experience, and an MBA or other related master's degree

• Familiarity with cost and schedule management processes and tools

• Advanced ability in Microsoft Excel, Power

Point and Word applications:

• Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams

• Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as accounting auditing agencies such as Deloitte

• Experience utilizing SAP, Hyperion (or related financial software), MPM/Cobra, and w Insight

• Current Do

D Top Secret Clearance:

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Does this sound like what you're looking for?
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $236,200.00The 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.