Business Management Director 2
- Locations:
- Melbourne, Florida, United States
- Security Clearance:
- Secret
About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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 Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Business Management Director 2. This leadership opportunity is based in Melbourne, Florida.
The team is seeking an experienced Senior Director to serve as the Division’s Controller to provide financial leadership for all of the Business Management functions and deliverables. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Business Management with dotted line reporting responsibility to the Vice President & Sector Controller for the Aeronautics Systems Sector. This Senior Director is responsible for ensuring all compliance with NG policies, internal controls, and disclosed practices.
The successful candidate will have experience in large organizations and have significant expertise in business and financial disciplines, including, but not limited to, financial planning, reporting, and analysis, ensuring adequacy of financial controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, especially in the area of EAC profitability analysis, and budget management for indirect costs, research & development and non-contractual technical activities, and capital expenditures.
Responsibilities:
Lead business management activities and support the integration of the overall long-range business strategy across the division (including the requirements of business units/programs and evaluation of strategic investment decisions)
Collaborate cross-functionally, both within the Division and to Sector, to ensure success of business priorities and outcomes
Annual Operating Plan (AOP) / Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) forecast development and alignment to long-term business strategy & objectives
Monthly financial forecasts and ensuring success of business execution priorities and outcomes
Financial accounting/reporting, including Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) contract profitability assessments/reviews, and cash flow/balance sheet management
Non-Contractual Technical Activity (NCTA) and Capital Expenditure investment prioritization and management
Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and its application
Ensure that the division business management organization remains in strict compliance with applicable Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) business control requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) regulations, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARs) business systems
Support leadership liaison with DCMA/DCAA, Internal Audit, and External Audit
Lead and/or support special projects and strategic operating objectives
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a business or finance discipline and 10 years of experience OR a Master's Degree in a business or finance discipline and 8 years of experience.
5 years of leadership experience.
Direct experience at a U.S. Government contractor with significant experience in program finance and accounting, EAC management, and a strong understanding long-term contract revenue recognition.
Experience with internal audit, external audit, and/or other regulatory agencies.
Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Defense (DOD) Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Active Department of Defense (DOD) clearance (Top Secret preferred)
Experience working in a Controller or financial governance capacity
Certified Public Accountant
Master’s in Business Administration