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Manager Business Management 1

Northrop Grumman

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McLean, VA
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Career Level not specified
$110,000 - $165,000

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Business Management - Manager Level 1 located in Dulles, VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

Our Business Management Manager will have oversight for all program-related business management activities, including partnering with the Organizational Unit Business Manager to ensure organizational financial goals are achieved, ensure superior financial performance and ensuring the customer's mission is achieved.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Program resource management, including cost estimation, allocation, tracking, and analysis
  • Monthly Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow analysis & reporting
  • Preparation and presentation of financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecast
  • Compliance and financial reporting in support of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and monthly Indicated Finals (IF)
  • EVMS oversight with COBRA reporting to satisfy internal/external deliverables.
  • Comprehensive Estimate-at-Complete (CEAC) preparation and review
  • Assistance with contract negotiations
  • Support of pricing and proposal activities
  • Review of contractual documents, including Technical Task Orders
  • Subcontractor invoicing and funding
  • On-going collaboration with the customer and functional teams
  • Management and development of Program Control Analyst (PCA) staff
  • NCTA Management and Reporting
  • Budget/Cost Center Management and Reporting
  • Indirect budget/cost management and reporting


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

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
  • Financial analysis experience
  • Leadership experience
  • Experience in a federal contracting environment, that includes FAR/DFAR or other government regulations
  • Experience with MS Office Suite, including MS Excel


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance at time of application
  • Proposal development, strategy development or estimating and negotiation experience
  • Experience with Cognos Financial Forecasting System, Cobra Earned Value Management


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

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $165,000.00

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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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.
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