Job Description

Description

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Manager 2, Program EAC Review Audits. This individual will report to the Director of Program Assurance and is responsible for leading a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in program control, finance, risk management, engineering and auditing. The Program EAC Review Audits include assessments of program and contract estimates at complete (EACs), risk and opportunity management, revenue recognition practices, earned value management, U.S. Government and commercial contracts and supply chain management practices, and general reviews of sound program management practices.

This position will interface with key process owners and senior business leaders across all Northrop Grumman Sectors as we help provide Senior Management and the Audit amp; Risk Committee of the Board of Directors assurance that we are performing on our program commitments, while adding value through the identification of opportunities for improvement and best practices that can be shared throughout the corporation. As part of the effort to share best practices, this individual will support the Director on key corporate councils (Corporate Program Management Council, Earned Value Management Council, etc).

Additionally, the individual selected for this position will provide mentoring and support for staff in multiple locations as they execute the key assurance role of internal audit while supporting their career goals.

Responsibilities for the position will include, but are not limited to:

* Develop the program review audit plan to focus on key program risk areas for the corporation. Maintain awareness of all Northrop Grumman programs and leading indicators to identify programs trends that require inclusion on the audit plan.
* Plan and coordinate program review audits to focus on key programmatic, financial and technical risk areas. Incorporate Data Analytics of Program Data to identify issues and risk areas.
* Provide leadership and drive professional development for the Program Review audit staff.
* Enhance leadership development opportunities for company personnel and the internal audit staff.
* Participate with the CPMC and/or EVMS Council and share trends on Program EAC Audits.
* Review Audit work papers for quality, relevance, and completeness.
* Provide value added input to management by enhancing the program review audit practices with focus on identification of risk and best practices.
* Work closely with the sectors to identify Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) that can be deployed on program review audit teams.
* Strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to interact with and present to executive level management.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and sustain a highly engaged team.

Qualification

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business or Engineering/Technical discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or Master's in Finance/Business or Engineering/Technical discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
* Previous Audit experience.

* Active Secret security clearance.
* A proven solid and deep understanding of programs and contracts, including program and risk management practices, EAC development and analysis, and EVMS theory and practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Masters degree.
* Prior management experience.
* Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent.
* Top Secret Clearance with SCI