Strategic Development Director 1

Director, Strategic Development

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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Director, Strategic Development to lead strategy, operational analysis, advanced development, and eventual operational planning of programs being developed from the Advanced Technology Development Center portfolio. This position will be based onsite in San Diego / Rancho Bernardo or Palmdale or El Segundo, California. This assignment requires travel to other major Aeronautics Systems and customer sites. This position will lead a multi-discipline team within ATDC with focus on positioning the portfolio for future success. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading a unique mix of efforts from early shaping though development risk reduction and operational planning. This will require working closely across all Operating Units as well as other NGAS programs to ensure the achievement of near term execution success, and long-term strategic objectives.

The candidate must have demonstrated experience successfully leading large programs, including extensive experience with customer engagement, strategy development, resource planning, acquisition processes and operations. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience leading diverse cross-functional teams, be a strong communicator, and be able to work successfully with senior government leadership. The candidate will collaborate with NG leadership at all levels as well as business functions. This position will report directly to the Vice President of the Advanced Technology Development Center.

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. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9 / 80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

In this job, you will :

• Utilize exceptional leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
• Collaborate with the customers and program leadership with focus on future success of the portfolio
• Lead a diverse team executing on both internal funding and customer contracts to position the portfolio for larger captures
• Develop strategies and execution plans to drive successful portfolio outcomes.
• Understand both the development of critical aircraft capabilities, and how to properly deploy them for warfighter relevancy, use and operational success.
• Lead the development of briefing materials and messaging for both senior NG leadership as well as senior government officials

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Primary Level Salary Range : $217,300.00 - $325,900.00 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.