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.

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division is seeking a Director of Strategic Planning 2 located in Roy, UT. 

The Director of Strategic Planning will be pivotal in advancing the Sentinel program's success by shaping strategic direction and supporting key program objectives. This role will focus on identifying market opportunities, developing clear and effective communication plans, and crafting strategic roadmaps that guide the program's transition from development to full-scale production. This role will provide actionable insights to optimize investment and resource use, ensuring that modernization and sustainment efforts align with both short- and long-term goals. This individual must be able to closely partner with division, sector and enterprise development and capture strategies at all levels to inspire and facilitate informed decisions and accountability. 

Primary roles and responsibilities include: 

• Strategic Development and Market Analysis: Lead the development of business strategies, market assessments, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for growth and investment.
• Messaging and Communication: Create and refine internal and external messaging strategies, collaborating with key stakeholders, including government relations and communications teams.
• Program Planning and Execution: Oversee the development and execution of strategic program plans, including modernization, sustainment, and transition strategies, to ensure cost-effective and timely project delivery.
• Scenario Modeling and Strategic Simulations: Conduct strategic modeling and “what-if” scenario planning to support decision-making and inform investment and program priorities.
• Capture and Proposal Strategy: Lead capture campaigns and develop strategic proposals to drive business growth and align with modernization initiatives.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years relevant experience
• 5+ years of formal management experience 
• 3+ years experience with the missile defense / nuclear enterprise mission and customer set. 
• 3+ years experience working through the Department of Defense acquisition processes. 
• Ability to travel up to 25%  
• Must have an active and current DoD Secret clearance and be special access clearable 

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: 

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in business, STEM or related field and a minimum of 15 years relevant experience 
• Prior relevant experience working with the US Government 
• Experience related to ICBM technologies and products
• Experience with developing and maintaining effective internal and external business relationships, including with customer decision-makers and industry partners.  
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary strategic planning, capture and/or business development activities
• Strong verbal communications skills and prior experience briefing executives 
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to foster employee learning and sense of belonging, particularly in a geographically dispersed team environment. 
• Able to analyze and synthesize business, programmatic and technical challenges into a cohesive picture
• Demonstrable understanding of all contract types (non-IDIQ, IDIQ - single or multiple award contracts), as well as payment types (e.g., FFP, T&M, cost plus). 
• Experience developing and leading capture campaigns for enterprise priority franchises

Salary Range: $197,500.00 - $296,300.00

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.