Sentinel - Manager Program Control 2 (19077)

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Roy, UT +1 · Finance and Accounting

This role is a Program Control Manager at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Sentinel (GBSD) program. The primary responsibilities include leading a team of Program Control Analysts, delivering financial analysis and reporting, shaping business strategy and forecasts, managing key financial processes (forecasting, budgeting, risk management, EAC), collaborating across functions, developing talent, leading audits, and engaging with program and customer leaders on contract execution. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with significant experience in Earned Value Proficiency, leadership, and financial analysis, with a preference for degrees in Business, Accounting, or Finance and experience with specific financial software and DoD contracts.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead & Inspire a talented team of Program Control Analysts, driving a wide‑range of business‑management activities that keep programs on track and fully compliant.
  2. Deliver Insightful Financial Analysis and clear, executive‑level reporting that translate program status and trends into strategic decisions for senior leadership.
  3. Shape Business Strategy & Forecasts through high‑impact deliverables like the Long‑Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
  4. Own Key Financial Processes – from line‑item forecasting and work‑authorization to program budgeting, risk management, estimate‑at‑complete development, and comprehensive financial reporting.
  5. Collaborate Across Functions to surface risks early and ensure financial targets are met.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 8 years of related experience
  • Earned Value Proficiency
  • Leadership experience
  • Financial analysis and presentation
  • Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance
  • Ability to obtain Sentinel program access (SAP) clearance

Nice to have

  • Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
  • 2+ years of management experience
  • 10+ years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, or program control
  • Experience with Cognos, Cobra, MS Project, Primavera P6, and SAP
  • Full working knowledge of Financial Planning including Annual Operating Plan development
  • Current, active Secret Clearance
  • Current Sentinel program access
  • Understanding of DoD contracts and FAR/DFAR
  • Understanding of Government Cost Accounting Standards

What the JD emphasized

  • Requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance and Sentinel program access (SAP)clearance
  • Experienced with Earned Value Proficiency including the Earned Value Guidelines