Posted:
8/12/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Northrop Grumman Corporate Strategy is seeking a Principal Strategic Planner to lead analytics projects with a focus on business environment trends and strategic competitive assessments. The selected individual will execute various analyses to support enterprise-wide strategic planning, development of competitive assessments, identification of key trends, in-depth understanding of our business environment and assessment of future competitive opportunities. The individual will monitor and derive insights from competitive and customer developments that may impact our corporate strategy. The individual will support the development of executive briefings and communication of findings to strategy leadership across the company. The selected individual will lead a cross-sector community of practice to advance the strategy discipline and promote knowledge sharing across the organization.
Qualified candidates must have experience in market and competitive analysis in the aerospace and defense industry. The candidate should have familiarity with the government budget and acquisition process. Excellent organization, communication, presentation, and data analytics skills are required.
The position reports to the Director of Strategic Planning and will be located in Falls Church, Virginia.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience; Master’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in a related field
A minimum of 3 years of experience specifically in market assessment, competitive assessment and/or in a strategic consulting role
Experience in the aerospace and defense industry, with working knowledge of customers, priorities, and the competitive landscape
Experience in analyzing defense markets and data sources (Janes Markets Forecast / GPS data, DACIS, FYDP, etc.).
Experience analyzing the competitive landscape, competitive positioning, and competitors (portfolio, financials, strategy, etc.).
Able to conduct independent research and demonstrate the skills and ability to perform fairly complex tasks independently and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.
Experience developing and delivering presentations
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of government budgeting and acquisition process
Experience analyzing earnings and investor reports (Annual Reports, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, etc.)
Experience developing project objectives and creating the plan and schedule to meet those objectives
Experience with Tableau, Salesforce and financial analysis tools
Experience in a strategy/consulting role
Experience producing executive-level presentations and supporting material (talking points, data books, backup reports, etc.)
Experience producing briefings for strategy reviews
Experience representing an organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects and interfacing with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
Current DoD Secret clearance
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
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