Sr. Director Business Development Space Enabled Multi-Domain Operations Mission Growth (TS / SCI)

Sr. Director Business Development, Space-Enabled Multi-Domain Operations Mission Growth Lead

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Director Business Development, Space-Enabled Multi-Domain Operations Mission Growth Lead, to join our Space Sector business development team. The Sr. Director of Business Development will lead pipeline growth and secure competitive new business awards for the Multi-Domain Operations Division with direct accountability to the Division general manager for awards aligned to the annual operating plan (AOP) and long-range strategic plan (LRSP). Reporting to the Sector Vice President of Business Development, this role oversees a team of business development professionals, directs capture strategies for division priority opportunities, allocates representation at industry events, and drives talent development. The role focuses on expanding market share in the Department of Defense (DoD) for Space-Enabled Multi-Domain systems (with Space Force, Missile Defense Agency and the Services). This role is a blend of strategic leadership and actionable execution, challenging the candidate to identify and capture new business opportunities, influence customer priorities, and deliver innovative solutions that position Northrop Grumman for sustained growth and mission success. This preferred location for this role is McLean, VA or Baltimore, MD with a secondary preferred location of Space Park, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Pipeline Growth and P&L Accountability : Develop and execute strategies to grow the division's opportunity pipeline, targeting high-value multi-domain contracts (to include Space Vehicles and Ground System capabilities for Space) in DoD (e.g., Space Force, MDA, other Services), with full accountability to the P&L for new business awards and accountability to Space Sector BD for overall pipeline growth and competitive capture rate.
• Capture Strategy Leadership : Partner with the MDO Capture Director to ensure alignment on capture efforts for division-aligned opportunities, coordinating cross-functional teams (e.g. program management, engineering, operations, finance, and legal teams) to develop winning proposals for government and commercial contracts.
• Team Leadership : Manage a team of business development and operations professionals, setting performance goals, providing mentorship, and fostering collaboration with Sector Business Development to build a high-performing team.
• Industry Representation : Allocate and oversee representation at key conferences, trade shows, and industry events ensuring strategic positioning and relationship-building with IC, DoD, and space clients, in collaboration with Sector Business Development and Communications customer engagement and tradeshow teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain relationships with key IC, DoD, and National Security Space stakeholders (e.g., NRO, Space Force, or commercial space partners) to shape opportunities and strengthen market positioning.
• Market Analysis : Analyze industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs in the IC, DoD, and space sectors to inform strategic planning and pipeline prioritization in collaboration with Sector and Division strategy teams.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Primary Level Salary Range : $235,000.00 - $352,600.00 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.