Director 1 - Business Development Strategy Execution

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

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 Director of Strategy Execution 1 to join the Weapon Systems (WS) division Business Development team. This position will be located in Linthicum Heights, Maryland; Falls Church, Virginia; or remote.

This position will report to the Senior Director of Business Development for the Weapon Systems (WS) division. The qualified applicant will lead strategy execution for the division - ensuring that all Business Units and cross-functional teams are aligning resources and investments towards common strategic growth objectives.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the business unit and profit & loss (P&L) leaders to achieve near-term and long-term growth targets
• Drive execution of strategic vision to drive enduring growth for the Weapon Systems (WS) division
• Provide cross-functional guidance to align the entire division towards common strategic objectives
• Responsible for alignment of investment resources towards strategic objectives
• Lead the division in annual strategic planning efforts in collaboration with sector and corporate counterparts
• Support the NG enterprise campaigns and represent the WS equities to corporate strategic planning
• Interface directly with senior leadership to offer strategic perspective and drive results

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 15 years of experience or Master's Degree with 13 years of experience in the defense / aerospace business
• Experienced Business Development professional with prior experience in strategic planning and/or execution
• Experience leading and managing P&L resources and/or investment prioritization
• Strong background in program management, business development, and U.S. DoD priorities
• Must have an active secret or higher clearance, US citizenship is a pre-requisite.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or similar and 20+ years of work experience in the defense/aerospace business, military, or national security enterprise
• Understanding of Northrop Grumman business priorities, strategy, capture resources, and key stakeholders
• Proven track record in successful execution of a strategic plan for a multi-billion dollar business
• Active Top Secret or higher clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $185,400.00 - $278,000.00

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.