Manager, Budgeting

Northrop Grumman

. Provide direct management for a team of Business Management employees, including mentoring and developing professional and management talent .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $137,800 - $239,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Budget Management, Financial Reporting, and Compliance within the Aerospace & Defense industry, while effectively leading and developing teams. Proficient in conducting complex financial analyses and collaborating across functional organizations to ensure data integrity and transparency.

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Budget ManagementFinancial ReportingSAP ProficiencySOX ComplianceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCost OptimizationForecastingAffordability StudiesRate Proposal PreparationProgram ControlPricing and EstimatingAccountingBusiness ManagementData Integrity

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAPCognosMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Aerospace & DefenseSOXGAAPCASFARDFARsDisclosure StatementsForward Pricing Rate ProposalsAnnual Operating PlanLong-Range Strategic Plan

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct management for a team of Business Management employees, including mentoring and developing professional and management talent
Lead budgeting cycles and financial reporting activities for multiple functional organizations
Establish reporting rhythms and develop sustainable reports providing accurate and timely information
Support executive reviews of budget performance and perform ad-hoc analysis for senior leadership
Identify risks and opportunities and implement mitigation plans
Conduct affordability studies, cost optimization analysis, benchmarking, and other analyses supporting strategic decision-making
Collaborate across functional organizations to ensure data integrity and transparency
Harmonize Business Management processes, procedures, and tools supporting indirect cost management
Enforce rate policies and procedures and ensure compliance with internal SOX controls
Educate financial and non-financial peers about compliance guidelines
Support rate segments in Forward Pricing, Estimating System, and Accounting System audits by internal and external auditors
Manage team task assignments, resource allocation, prioritization, and completion dates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field and 10 years of relevant work experience, or a master's degree in a related field and 8 years relevant work experience
Prior management experience and demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent
Budget management, financial reporting, and forecasting experience
High level of proficiency with SAP, Cognos, and Microsoft Office tools
Experience presenting complex financial analysis to senior leadership
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Demonstrated history leading or being a significant contributor on cross functional project teams
Experience with Disclosure Statements and Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP)
Experience supporting Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP)
Experience in Aerospace & Defense industry
Understanding of SOX, GAAP, CAS, FAR, DFARs, and Company policies and procedures
Background in Program Control, Pricing and Estimating, Accounting, Financial Planning, or related Business Management disciplines
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility, depending on the position
Shift differential, depending on the position
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business