Budget and Rates Manager 3 full_time

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond.  Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe.  With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.  Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future.  Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is hiring a Budget and Rates Manager 3. This manager will partner with key executive stakeholders; own, analyze, and present rate and budget data to inform Division decisions; and provide direction to a team of managers and analysts.  In this capacity, the manager will be responsible for team goal setting, career development, as well as performance coaching and training, where needed.  Key SSSD Leadership stakeholders include the VP Engineering, Division Controller, and Leaders across the business units and functions.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead SSSD resource budget management; from budget development, through maintenance and forecasting, to reporting out to senior leadership.
• Develop, forecast, manage and report on SSSD direct functional management allocations. 
• Provide functional support to Engineering VP for resource management, strategic priorities, AOP/LRSP and all business management activities. 
• Work with engineering technical management in developing and executing annual plans and prioritizations of commitments & expenditures
• Drive strong financial performance against indirect expense, direct functional management allocations, NCTA and capital budgets.
• Guide and perform ad-hoc analysis pertaining to forecasted changes in business performance, cost, and headcount.
• Provide audit support for SOX, Forward Pricing, Estimating System, and Accounting System audits.
• Ensure compliance with the CAS Segment disclosure statement, NG policies and procedures, and SOC controls; educate peers, direct reports, and leaders, as needed
• Support Sector and ISM Rate Segment Forward Pricing and Billing rate updates.
• Support ERP system and tools updates to ensure cost structure is in line with the Disclosure Statement and supports rate calculations.
• Provide accounting-related support for allocations, and quarterly and annual accounting journal entries.

 Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (e.g. Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics), with 8+ total years of professional experience to include finance, accounting, or program control, and people management experience – OR – master’s degree with 6+ total years of professional to include finance, accounting, or program control, and people management experience.
• Strong understanding of Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR).
• NG Financial Planning System or Rates & Budget System Experience (or equivalent at another company).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Prior work with Government/Aerospace Industry strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated facilitation / team leadership skills.
• Resource management experience.
• SAP/S4 experience.

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction.  You respect and nurture growth, fostering inclusivity. Skilled in building diverse teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

About Strategic Space Systems:  Provider of small-and-medium class satellites for commercial and government customers and pioneer in human and robotic in-space satellite servicing and logistics systems. We support 4 orbits of satellites and national security and space security systems.

About Business Management:  Lead pivotal financial strategies, shaping the success of our operations with your expertise.  Make an impact where it counts!

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Salary Range: $154,600.00 – $231,800.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.