RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.  

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

The Strategic Space Systems Division under the Space Sector has an opening for a Program Cost Manager 2 for a high visibility, major contract within the ESS Operating Unit and is contingent upon award. The Program Manager 2 will report to the ESS Senior Cost Manager.  

This position is responsible for all Cost Management activity with execution of the adjunct contract including supporting Northrop Grumman Corporation Space Systems programs in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and program implementation and evaluation and analysis of financial impact based on success of major program milestones.  A successful candidate will be able to communicate the program's cost and schedule performance to executive level division/sector leadership and provide leadership to major IWOs as well as a staff of local program cost control analysts.

Critical success factors for candidates will include a dynamic leadership presence, highly collaborative work style, the ability to anticipate problems, proactively deal with difficult situations and communicate appropriately with all levels of stakeholders.  The candidate selected for this role must have strong organizational, problem-solving and closure skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated interpersonal skills with different stakeholders and levels of professionals and management. 

Your Role and Impact:  

• Collaborate cross-functionally, both within and outside the Division, to ensure success of business priorities and outcomes
• Set up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on Contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
• Maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule integration
• Prepare, maintain, and review spend plans; develop and review Estimates at Complete (EACs); incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain cost and schedule baselines
• Financial CDRL deliverables
• Assist Control Account Managers (CAMs) with EVMS activities including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and alignment; time-phasing of tasks; developing and documenting earned value methodologies; performance measurement; estimate to complete analysis and updates and variance analysis research and reporting
• Create financial charts in support of program management and program reviews; identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required
• Oversee staffing, performance management and coaching development of the Business Cost Management professional staff
• Collaboration with Business Management and Program Management to provide inputs for the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and the Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP)

This position requires the incumbent to possess a Department of Defense (DoD) active Top Secret (TS) security clearance and/or access to Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) and is contingent upon award.

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering inclusivity. Skilled in building diverse teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.

Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Business Administration, Business Finance or Accounting to include Cost Control OR; a Master's Degree and 8 years of stated experience
• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) Clearance
• Leadership experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS)
• High level of proficiency MS Office Tools
• Proficiency of the following systems or software: COBRA or similar project management software, SAP Management Project Systems Module and Business Warehouse (BW)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Current or previous experience working with restricted customer
• Experience with Northrop Grumman Space Systems reporting tools
• Department of Defense (DoD) Active Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI)

Your Unique Contribution:

• Can communicate with all levels of an organization Have strong problem solving and organizational skills 

About ​Strategic Space Systems​: ​SSSD excels in satellite payloads & directed energy for security and exploration. We champion innovation, affordability, and reliability in aerospace and defense, ensuring mission success. Embrace the space revolution with us and achieve the impossible

About ​Business Management​: ​Lead pivotal financial strategies, shaping the success of our operations with your expertise. Make an impact where it counts!​ 

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.