Requisition ID: R10169181
Category: Business Development
Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America | Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Telecommute: Yes- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 50% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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.
This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector (NGAS) has an opening for a Business Development Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Strategy and Growth organization. This leadership role may be in Melbourne, FL or Falls Church, VA. Full-time telecommuting may be considered for the right candidate.
This role will be accountable for leading our business development efforts and successfully growing the sector by focusing on Nuclear Command and Control and Communication (NC3) market expansion opportunities, shaping captures and opportunities, developing robust business development strategies aligned to our three business divisions and providing a synthesized and integrated approach to maximize our portfolio's capabilities.
This leader will work closely with Global Surveillance Division strategy and growth, and our NC3 team located in Melbourne, FL, Communications and Business Development and execution leadership. In addition, this leader will also build strong, enduring and mutually supportive relationships with other Northrop Grumman Divisions and Sectors in relation to NC3 programs and opportunities.
Essential Responsibilities
Leadership of owning business development and capture activities
Develops and executes a business development strategy and plan for the NC3 program with the objective of growing our relationship and business pipeline
Identify new NC3 markets combined with either existing or new product offerings and work closely with the business to develop and shape the requirements and opportunities to maximize profitability
Interact comfortably and effectively with senior strategic customers, decision makers, third party partners, and officers within Northrop Grumman
Collaboratively executes the program's strategic growth plan
Manage program priorities and pipeline coordination, and lead determination efforts throughout the program
Assess opportunities available within and beyond existing markets, offerings, and business models
Scan the environment for business opportunities, maintains surveillance over market, and work with the Strategy team to perform financial analysis
Understand, shape, and monitor profitability, productivity, and growth targets
Prepare acquisition proposals, recommend financial and nonfinancial strategic objectives and alternatives, and implement and maintain strategic and operational plans
Leverage data to develop clear and measurable Business Development activities in support of Program and Division objectives, allocates assigned Business Development resources in concert with those activities, and tracks progress
Drive use of business tools for opportunity management and customer resource management
Ensure that business development activities are carried out in accordance with Government, customer, and Northrop Grumman policies, procedures, and processes
Identify and implement business development projects relating to NC3 products and/or industries, technologies, or services
Have the knowledge and the collaborative skills to ensure each market is optimally oriented for growth and aligned to how we engage with our customers to meet their demands and grow our business
Responsible for driving the Programs growth and marketing objectives by increasing our pipeline resiliency, velocity to qualify opportunities, and the ability to maximize our response to include a full-portfolio perspective
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, sciences or related field and 10 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in business, engineering, sciences or related field and 8 years of related experience, or a PhD and 6 years of related experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience in C4, weapons and/or logistics business, or other areas across military and government domains
Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Top-Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Ability to obtain and maintain a special access program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business
Experience in systems/services contracting with U.S. DoD programs and customers
Proven relationships and credibility in the federal contracting industry
Demonstrated leadership experience - either leading direct reports, campaign teams, or integrated product teams
Ability to work on-site at program location in Melbourne, Florida or another NG location (up to 50% of the time)
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 50% of the time)
Preferred Qualifications:
10 years of NC3 Experience working within the Department of Defense, Military branches, or civilian government roles
Program management and/or operational experience
Business Development or program management/execution experience
Active Top-Secret Clearance
Impeccable leadership and communication skills
Trained in BD and/or Capture processes
What We Offer:
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!
Salary Range: $141,900 - $246,500
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
