RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager of Strategy & Business Development 3 for a Strategy Development role to join the Weapon Systems (WS) division business development team. This position will be located at any of the primary Weapon Systems Division locations, including: Linthicum Heights, MD, McLean, VA, Northridge, CA, Plymouth, MN, Rocket Center, WV or Elkton, MD.  This position will report to the Director of Strategy for the Weapon Systems (WS) division. The qualified applicant will support division strategic planning activities, long-term growth, and portfolio management in close collaboration with Sector, Division, and Business Unit leadership teams. 

Responsibilities Include:

Support the business unit and profit & loss (P&L) leaders to achieve near-term and long-term growth targetsDevelop and communicate a strategic vision to drive enduring growth for the Weapon Systems (WS) divisionEnsure division and business unit resources – including financial and talent – are aligned to growth strategyLead the division in annual strategic planning efforts in collaboration with sector and corporate counterpartsSupport the NG enterprise campaigns and represent the WS equities to corporate strategic planningDeliver timely and actionable analysis on customer priorities, markets, competitors, budgets, and inorganic growth evaluations that align to the division growth strategyInterface directly with senior leadership to offer strategic perspective and deliver time-sensitive projects on an as-needed basis

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of related experience6+ years of work experience in the defense/aerospace business or national security enterpriseStrong leadership skills and ability to work across different levels of an organizationTakes initiative and solves ambiguous strategic problems with minimal guidanceDemonstrated experience to influence and build consensusAbility to manage simultaneous projects and rapidly reprioritize as neededSuperior communications skills (written, verbal and presentation) and ability to interface at executive levelsExceptional analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skillsTalent in integrating disparate information into a concise actionable strategic recommendation  Extensive experience developing executive briefings and presenting to executive leadership teamsActive Secret Clearance, for which US citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in a relevant field and 7+ years of work experience in the defense/aerospace business or national security enterprisePrior experience in defense industrial base strategic planning, business development, and senior engagementPrior experience in the global weapons market, including an understanding of key systems, competitors, and environmental trends in tactical missiles, land warfare, and munitionsPrior experience or education in foreign affairs, international security, and US national security prioritiesActive Top Secret / SCI Clearance

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.