Business Management Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Lead and maintain accountability for all Business Management activities supporting part of the Production Business Area on the B-21 Program .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $159,500 - $239,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Business Management activities, including Program Financial Planning & Control, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and contract execution. Proven ability to lead teams, manage financial reporting, and collaborate across multiple functions to achieve strategic goals.

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Program Financial Planning & ControlEarned Value Management Systems (EVMS)DoD ContractsContract Profitability AssessmentsSpecial Access Program (SAP) Clearance

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Hard Skills

Business ManagementFinancial ReportingContract ExecutionStrategic PlanningTooling ManagementChange Request ManagementProfitability AnalysisCash CollectionEstimate-at-Complete (EAC)Risk Review

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipAccountabilityTeam EngagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DoD Secret ClearanceTop-Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government Cost Accounting StandardsSpecial ToolingSpecial Test EquipmentContract DefinitizationLong-Range Strategic Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and maintain accountability for all Business Management activities supporting part of the Production Business Area on the B-21 Program
Support Special Tooling and Special Test Equipment activities
Manage Engineering / Production Change Requests
Oversee Tooling Return / Reuse and ramp/scaling activities
Conduct strategic planning for pursuits and captures across various contract types
Develop, monitor, and maintain Business Management processes, tools, and procedures
Manage contract business execution, earned value, and capture of new business
Oversee Pre-RFP activities through contract definitization
Oversee cash collection
Participate in profitability and financial EAC generation and execution accountability
Manage Estimate-at-Complete (EAC), contract profitability assessments/reviews, and application of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Participate in long-range strategic planning
Support Program/Business Area Rhythm activities, including Program Management Meetings, Affordability, Risk Review, and EAC Reviews
Coordinate activities among Contracts, Cost/Schedule, Finance, and Pricing functional groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of business experience leading highly engaged and effective teams, or a master’s degree and 8 years of such experience, or a PhD and 6 years of such experience
Minimum 4 years of experience in Program Financial Planning & Control, DoD Contracts, or Government Cost Accounting Standards
Experience developing and managing financial goals and overseeing monthly financial reporting
Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and functions
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business