Director Business Development 1 ( TS/SCI)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an opening for a Director, Business Development in Chandler, AZ.

Primary Mission

The Director, Business Development, will work as an integral part of the Space Systems Sector BD team, focused on:

• Leading cross-functional teams to drive coordinating and capture success across the enterprise

• Planning capture efforts from initial opportunity interest brief through award and building the requisite team

• Achieving and maintaining Executive support through Sprint/Status Reviews, Gate Reviews, and signoffs

• Developing insight into customer needs, wants, and concerns leveraging and partnering with the BD team and other capabilities within the enterprise

• Developing capture strategies (including offering approach, shaping, and advocacy) based on customers, competitors, and the Business Case to improve the probability of acquiring profitable business

• Managing the execution of high-priority projects that support business growth and long-term objectives

• Providing counsel to the VP, BD on strategic, operational, and organizational matters, and ensuring alignment to the enterprise and sector goals

• Overseeing day-to-day operations related to business development, ensuring processes and systems support overall efficiency

As a Leader you will:

• Lead autonomously and execute independently with good judgment

• Embody and exemplify the qualities of leadership Northrop Grumman values in a manner consistent with being a senior leader in the Space Systems Sector

• Set a Vision

• Take Ownership

• Lead with Courage

• Respond to Challenges with Resilience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of Aerospace & Defense experience

• Active Top Secret security clearance at time of application

• Proven credibility and expertise in capture strategy and execution

• Strong project management skills; able to drive initiatives with urgency, accuracy, and efficiency

• Technical fluency: can master complex topics and translate them for senior company and customer executives

• Established relationships and deep knowledge of Department of War and National Security customers and their acquisition processes, including requirements development and budgeting

• Demonstrated success as capture lead on multiple competitive pursuits

• Outstanding verbal communication; experienced briefing senior executives

• Experience leading government customer engagements

• Lead role on large proposals (proposal manager or senior proposal leader)

• Track record of developing talent and providing people leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi division or multi sector capture/campaign experience

• Bachelors in engineering or a technical field and a master's in technical or business discipline

• Experience with the development / deployment of weapon systems, interceptor systems, kill chain architectures, and related technologies

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting

both your success and the company's. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to

select options that best meet your needs and your family's. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

• https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

Primary Level Salary Range: $176,100.00 - $264,100.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.