Requisition ID: R10152868
- Category: Business Management
- Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
- Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
- Clearance Type: None
- 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
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified ManagerProgram Control 2to join our F-35 Business Unit, leading a team that is responsible for managing the Sustaining (cost allocation) budgets that can be divided into four over-arching areas: Model Management, Planning SOW, Pool Management and Base Management. This leadership role will be located in Redondo Beach, CA and offers the flexibility of a hybrid telecommute and in office work schedule.
The F-35 Program is a fast paced, dynamic, and sophisticated environment that requires initiative, strong analytical skills, and solid leadership characteristics. The Program Control Manager will lead and supervise a team of cost analysts responsible for managing the program's substantial cost allocation, both pool and base. They will lead a team responsible for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and analysis, SOX compliance, EAC analysis, including pressures and opportunities, program financial analysis, internal and external audits, and contract deliverables. The Manager is also responsible for providing functional oversight of the Cost Management department, including engagement, staffing, and employee development. Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
Essential Functions:
- Analyzing large allocations for the program
- Interfacing with program finance and program manager for monthly financial forecasts, issues, concerns, and status
- Cross-functional coordination with multiple organizations
- Supporting all related program audits
- Develop employee skills and evaluate employee performance on assigned responsibilities, including: Allocation Management, EVMS implementation and analysis; support and guidance to PMs and CAMs; analysis and preparation of cost and schedule reports; development, analysis and review of EACs; variance analysis research and reporting
- Ensure team fully understands their roles and impact on financial results.
- Provide direct supervision activities, including completion of performance goals and reviews, assigning work scope to employees, reviewing and approving timecards, and ensuring employees operate according to company policies and procedures
- Focus team on achieving uncompromising quality in all products and services, accountability and team performance.
- Fostering an environment of integrity, establishing relationships, and maintaining communication with stakeholders at multiple levels
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years or Master’s degree with 5 years experience in cost management, finance, business management and/or industry related experience
- Extensive knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial analysis
- Candidate must be comfortable in collaborating in matrix organizations
- Ability to communicate and interface with CAMs
- Experience with MS Office Skills including Excel (with Macros, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint
- Candidate must gain and have an understanding of, and adherence to, company policies, procedures and internal controls
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense programs and familiarity with Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) and/or Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR)
- Experience with allocation pools and overhead rates
- Advanced proficiency in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) such as Deltek Cobra and MPM, accounting systems such as SAP, financial systems such as Cognos
- Experience leading a team, either as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager
- Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as Internal Audit
We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. 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. Does this sound like you?
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!
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.
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.