Business Management Manager 2
This posting asks for U.S. citizenship. It also names a Top Secret clearance.
The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule
About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: No
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.
This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.
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 aBusiness Management Manager 2 located in Linthicum, MD, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Our Business Manager will support the Passive Sensor Programs OU in Surveillance & Targeting BU in the Intelligence Systems Division of the Space Sector.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following
- Program resource management, including cost estimation, allocation, tracking, and analysis
- 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
- On-going collaboration with the customer and functional teams
- Management and development of Program Control Analyst (PCA) staff
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience
- Requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with a willingness and ability to get a U.S. Government SCI access - OR - an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance at time of application, current and within scope - OR - an active U.S. Government SCI access
- Prior experience in finance, accounting and/or program control
- Understanding of government contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
- Experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and ability to apply them to multiple contracts, CLINs and control accounts.
- Prior experience in a Program Control Environment - setting up cost control system, and monitoring costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, SAP, and Business Warehouse (BW)
- Prior experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management.
Preferred** **Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- MBA or CPA certification
- Previous experience managing/supervising program, project, or personnel. This may be a lead position on a team.
- Experience with Cognos forecasting system
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.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $127,100.00 - $190,700.00
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.
Copied from the listing Northrop Grumman published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
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