Senior Cost and Schedule Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Lead a talented team of cost and schedule management individuals supporting the Aerostructures Business Area .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $151,500 - $263,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, earned value management, and cost/schedule management within the aerospace industry, while effectively leading teams and interfacing with government and internal stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Earned Value Management (EVM)Financial Planning and ReportingCost and Schedule ManagementAerospace Industry ExperienceMicrosoft Excel Advanced Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingRisk ManagementCost ManagementSchedule Performance ManagementBusiness Strategy DevelopmentProfitability AssessmentCompliance ManagementStaffing and Employee DevelopmentData AnalysisProgram Budget Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam Management

Tools & Technologies

CobraSAP S4HyperionWInsightMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

US Government Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDCMADCAAFARSOX

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a talented team of cost and schedule management individuals supporting the Aerostructures Business Area
Manage financial planning and reporting
Manage cost and schedule performance
Manage earned value management
Manage risks and opportunities
Manage strategic and indirect program activities
Manage staffing needs, including hiring, training, developing employees, assigning work scope, and providing daily direction
Collaborate across functional teams to ensure program priorities succeed
Interface with internal and external customers, including sector/division/program leadership, USAF customers, DCMA, and Deloitte
Oversee development, implementation, and management of program budgets
Maintain compliance with internal and external policies and procedures, including EVM, FAR, and SOX
Assist with profitability assessments, financial forecasting, cash management, and financial planning/reporting/analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 9 years of Business Management work experience or Master's degree with 7 years of Business Management work experience
Prior managerial experience required
Must be able to support required travel based on location (UT 10%, OH 25%, CA 30%)
Aerospace industry experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) guidelines
Working knowledge of EVM systems, including Cobra or similar systems
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word applications
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Preferred: 10+ years Business Management work experience, and an MBA or other related master’s degree
Familiarity with cost and schedule management processes and tools
Advanced ability in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word applications
Experience developing and presenting business strategies, financial information, and risk assessments to leadership teams
Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as accounting auditing agencies such as Deloitte
Experience utilizing SAP S4, Hyperion (or related financial software), Cobra, and wInsight
Active US government secret or top secret clearance preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available depending on the position
Shift differential may be available depending on the position
Discretionary bonus may be available
Long Term Incentives may be available for Vice President or Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business