Manager 1 - Rates and Budgets

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

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’re looking for you to join our team as a Rates & Budgets Manager 1 based out of Linthicum, MD.  This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll Get to Do

The Rates and Budgets Manager 1 leads a team of Material Finance budget analysts responsible for supporting Global Supply Chain (GSC) indirect budgets and maintaining Mission Systems Sector material overhead rates. In this role you will partner directly with the GSC Vice President to track performance of total Mission Systems Sector material receipts versus plan. The position reports to the Mission Systems Facilities Overhead Rates business manager.

The Manager will develop, forecast and manage applicable indirect budgets by functional organization and understand major budget categories such as Corporate Office and Enterprise Shared Service Allocations, NCTA, Depreciation.  They will ensure accurate and timely financial reports, cost forecasts, and variance explanations.

The Manager will lead development of Annual Budget Plans and coordinate the distribution of the indirect budgets to the responsible Leadership Team Member, they will Interface with diverse functional areas to ensure risks are understood and financial performance is achieved, and will recommend and interpret budgetary policies and procedures

The Manager will have an advanced understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); Federal Cost Principles including direct versus indirect, allowable vs. unallowable; Financial Planning to include Annual Operating Plan development, budgeting and forecasting to include Capital expenditures and inventory. 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience
• Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and/or accounting in the Aerospace and Defense space sector.
• Experience leading a project, program, or team – this can be from an individual contributor role
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient knowledge of government program budgeting and forecasting, as well as Annual Operating Plan development.
• Understanding of DoD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, Commercial contracts, Commercial contracts and the FAR.
• Experience with all aspects/phases of Business Management in developing and managing financial goals and overseeing monthly financial reporting
• Experience with Cognos TM1 Financial Forecasting System.

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!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $157,600.00

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.