Business Management Manager 1

Northrop Grumman

Last Updated: 12/2/2025 3:23:20 AM

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Current Days Open
7
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$95,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$165,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
35.5
First Seen
9/18/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$95,000.00 (Yearly)
12/2/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$165,000.00 (Yearly)
12/2/2025

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. We are looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Manager 1. This position may be staffed as a hybrid* role from one of the Northrop Grumman sites listed below. This position offers the 9/80 schedule. California: Sunnyvale**, San Diego, Woodland Hills, Redondo Beach, El Segundo Colorado: Boulder, Aurora, Colorado Springs Florida: Apopka, Melbourne Illinois: Rolling Meadows Maryland: Linthicum, Annapolis Utah: Salt Lake City Virginia: Chantilly, Fairfax * Hybrid schedule requires weekly onsite presence at site to which you are hired - currently 3X per week, ** Sunnyvale is the preferred location. Relocation assistance may be available for the Sunnyvale site only What Youll Get to Do: The Business Management Manager 1 will support/lead all business management activities within the Machinery Operating Unit (Marine Systems Business Unit in Maritime/Land Systems Sensors Division). This position will be reporting to the Machinery Operating Unit Business Manager. Business Management Manager 1 roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Program resource management, including cost estimation, allocation, tracking, and analysis Preparation and presentation of financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecast Compliance and financial reporting in support of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and monthly Indicated Finals (IF) EVMS oversight with COBRA reporting to satisfy internal/external deliverables. Comprehensive Estimate-at-Complete (CEAC) preparation and review Assistance with contract negotiations Support of pricing and proposal activities Review of contractual documents, including Technical Task Orders Subcontractor invoicing and funding On-going collaboration with the customer and functional teams Management and development of Program Control Analyst (PCA) staff Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional industry related experience - OR a Masters degree with 3 years of professional industry related experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and SAP Experience in a Program Control Environment - setting up cost control system, and monitoring costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system Experience with Earned Value Management and performance measurement baseline concepts and ability to apply them to multiple contracts, CLINs and control accounts. Experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management. US Citizenship The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree or higher in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline MBA certification Experience in financial planning and analysis Experience in pricing and proposal activities Understanding of DOD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR Experience with Cognos forecasting system Previous experience managing/supervising program, project, or personnel. This may be a lead position on a team. Current, active DoD Secret security clearance. What We Can Offer You Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! MSBSMG Primary Level Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $165,000.00 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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