Program Control Finance Manager - Manager 1
- US citizenship
- Top Secret clearance
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This posting states $121k–$182k a year. Open program manager jobs in Virginia post a median of $188k a year, the middle half $168k–$211k, across 22 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further!
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Program Control Finance Manager - Manager 1, your role at Dulles, VA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite. This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80.
The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. ## Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following - Responsibilities include Financial Planning and Reporting, Process Improvements, Profit Analysis / Return on Sales, and Proposal Support - Interfacing between Program Business Operations, enterprise business system implementation teams, and Program Management including the Customer Program Office - Facilitating program financial deliverables to customer while staying synchronized with enterprise and program business rhythms and requirements - Presenting program performance and estimates to customer project management and internal financial management through customizable performance metric dashboards - Successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines - Experience in DoD setting with understanding of government Cost Accounting Standards, FAR & DFARs - Participate in knowledge transfer and best practices sharing with peers - Responsible for monitoring cost control guidelines and funding profiles - Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government ## Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree from accredited university with a minimum of 5+ years related experience– OR – a Master’s degree with a minimum of 3+ years related experience as outlined above.
In lieu of degree, an additional 4+ years of experience may be considered - Active Top Secret clearance required - Experience in a lead or supervisory role - Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employee, management and customers regarding financial status, metrics and deliverables - Proven experience in a team environment and interacting with all levels of management - Excellent time management and organizational skills - Detail-oriented - Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills - Detailed experience with record retention ## Preferred Qualifications - 3+ years finance/accounting/pricing & estimating experience - Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to include Cost Schedule Integration, Integrated Performance Management and Financial reporting requirements - Experience with baseline planning and scheduling, forecasting and estimating, and/or cost/schedule integration techniques, including subcontractor integration - Experience with Cobra, MS Project, Costpoint, and/or Cognos - Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) training, preparation and execution experience - Supporting program surveillance reviews and oversight using DECM - Program Management (PMP) and/or Earned Value Management Certification (EVP) - Have a knowledge of SOW requirements as this is part of the proposal process - An active U.S.
Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope Primary Level Salary Range: $121,000.00 - $181,600.00 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.
From Northrop Grumman's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Satellites, space telescopes, cargo spacecraft and rocket boosters, inside a defense prime.
Pay on its listings: 98% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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