Business Management Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Support and lead business management activities within the Launcher Operating Unit .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program control, financial planning, and analysis, with a strong focus on cost estimation, compliance, and reporting. Proficient in managing resources and leading teams to ensure successful program execution and adherence to government standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program Control Environment ExperienceFinancial Planning And AnalysisCost Control Systems SetupMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyUS Government Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationVariance AnalysisForecastingEarned Value ManagementComprehensive Estimate-at-CompleteContract NegotiationFinancial ReportingPricing And Proposal ActivitiesSubcontractor Invoicing ManagementPerformance Measurement Baseline Concepts

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalytical ThinkingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAPCognos Forecasting System

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA Certification

Industry Keywords

DOD ContractsCost Accounting StandardsFARAnnual Operating PlanIndicated Finals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and lead business management activities within the Launcher Operating Unit
Report to the Launcher Operating Unit Business Manager
Manage program resources, including cost estimation, allocation, tracking, and analysis
Prepare and present financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasting
Handle compliance and financial reporting for the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and monthly Indicated Finals (IF)
Oversee EVMS with COBRA reporting for internal and external deliverables
Prepare and review Comprehensive Estimate-at-Complete (CEAC)
Assist with contract negotiations
Support pricing and proposal activities
Review contractual documents, including Technical Task Orders
Manage subcontractor invoicing and funding
Collaborate with customers and functional teams
Manage and develop Program Control Analyst staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional industry related experience OR a Master's degree with 3 years of professional industry related experience
9 years of applied experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
Experience in a Program Control Environment, including setting up cost control systems and monitoring costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control systems
Experience in financial planning and analysis
Experience in pricing and proposal activities
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and SAP
Experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management
Ability to travel domestically 25% of the time if not based at Sunnyvale campus
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
Preferred: MBA certification
Preferred: Previous experience managing/supervising program, project, or personnel
Preferred: Experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts
Preferred: Understanding of DOD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
Preferred: Experience with Cognos forecasting system

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Company paid holidays
Life and disability insurance
Potential overtime
Potential shift differential
Potential discretionary bonus
Potential Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions