Manager Business Development 3 (SIGINT req'd)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE : SCI

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.

Northrop Grumman's Mission System's Networked Information Solutions (NIS) Division is seeking a Business Development Manager to support our SIGINT portfolio, and our Restricted Communications portfolio. The customers in this portfolio include both DoD and the Intelligence Community (IC). As part of a team dedicated to winning new business and market development, the successful candidate will lead the customer engagement in this area and cross company collaboration to drive capture wins and new awards. Day-to-day activities will include customer engagement planning, pipeline management, opportunity architecting, developing strategic partnerships, and new business investment management. This position is located in Chantilly, VA. Acceptable exceptions to this location are as follows :

• Other primary Networked Information Solutions (NIS) facility : Annapolis Junction, Baltimore, Chantilly, Cincinnati, Fairfax, McClellan

The Business Development Manager will lead efforts to identify, prioritize, develop and capture SIGINT and restricted opportunities. The individual is responsible for developing customer contact plans to understand and translate operational needs and requirements into business opportunities. Working closely with the SIDE business unit, the individual will collaborate with a team of business professionals and other functional team members within the Northrop Grumman Corporation, other primes, teammates and subcontractors to develop and implement win strategies, compliant with Northrop Grumman's business acquisition process (BAP).

The position will be responsible for the following job duties :

Cultivating, growing, and maintaining customer relationships

Create and execute customer engagement plans; serve as point of contact for government and customer organizations; Report results of customer activities and engagements

Translate customer needs into specific requirements and identify / tailor company services and solutions into offerings

Support annual and long-range strategic planning

Identify and manage a business pipeline of opportunities; Assess and evaluate near-term and long-term business opportunities; align pursuit activities for optimal cost efficiency

Lead responses to customer Requests for Information (RFI) and support capture efforts in support of customer Requests for Proposal (RFP), including new franchise opportunities

Provide observations, insights and analysis of trends and opportunities in the market in the form of written reports and presentations

Conduct market and opportunity research, analysis and business case development, to include competitor analysis, opportunities, and budgets

Identifying key portfolio differentiators and win themes that create and shape new business

Travel may be required up to 25% of the time

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of related experience or 8 years with a Master's; alternatively, equivalent military or business and program experience in lieu of formal business development experience accepted

Experience in, and established relationships working with SIGINT and IC customer communities

Knowledge of DoD requirements, programming, budgeting, and acquisition processes

Dynamic self-starter with strong attention to detail, strong work ethic, strategic thinking with respect to customer needs, competitive positioning, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Strong interpersonal skills that ensure collaborative and trusting relationships with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership and technical experts

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop and deliver executive level presentations

Experience leading teams

US Citizenship with a current / active TS / SCI with the ability to obtain a Full Scope Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications :

Current TS / SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph

Experience with airborne SIGINT missions and capabilities

Pre-existing network of relationships within the IC Community

Advanced degree in a business or technical discipline

Demonstrated ability to think strategically, to identify and qualify new program opportunities, and to develop and implement creative approaches for executing early phase program activities

Thorough knowledge of government procurement and business development processes; experience in business development success across the phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP)

Experience working in a matrix organization where leadership through influence, rather than authority, was required

Experience in requirements development, program management, and acquisition is desired

Primary Level Salary Range : $170,000.00 - $255,000.00

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.