Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Business Development Representative III to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As a member of our Corporate Business Development team, you will support the execution of business development initiatives across the Enterprise.
This position can be hired as a Level 3 or Level 4, based on the incumbent's education and experience. The role will be an onsite position located in Falls Church, VA.
Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Support day-to-day operations of the Enterprise Business Development team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Provide support and guidance on complex projects and initiatives related to Business Development and associated project goals, ensuring successful delivery within scope and timeline constraints.
Coordinate enterprise priority key messaging and associated materials, in coordination with sector and corporate staff, guiding execution of enterprise strategy.
Coordinate with business management, strategy, global supply chain, and engineering offices (as well as any other functions where applicable) to achieve goals and milestones in support of the Enterprise Business Development team.
Utilize digital tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency while following the process standards of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP), business strategy, and growth goals.
Maintain meeting and event records using various tools, such as Salesforce. Track and execute follow up actions.
Assist in the analysis of the competitive landscape, NG’s capabilities, and business constraints to determine, document, and communicate the best strategy to meet the organization’s Business Development objectives.
Add to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the Business Development organization, complimenting a high-performing team.
Support development of executive-level presentations.
Perform other operations and integration activities, as needed.
Basic Qualifications Level 3:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience.
Basic Qualifications Level 4:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
Additional Basic Qualifications for both levels:
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to effectively support large diverse teams, across multiple locations.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, including the ability to successfully interface with executives and senior leaders.
Ability to provide independent critical assessments, that ultimately result in better outcomes for the Enterprise.
Maintain a level of discretion and confidentiality when dealing with special projects.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Must have at least an active US Government Secret clearance, and maintaining is a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Top Secret and/or SCI Clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI
Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organization including customer relationship management tools (example: Salesforce).
Previous experience working with defense industry business development and capture processes.
Working knowledge of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP).
Understanding of international security cooperation, including supporting processes such as requirements development and customer engagement strategy.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience, or Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience (Level 3)
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 9 years relevant experience, or Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience (Level 4)
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to support large, diverse teams across multiple locations
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills; ability to interface with executives and senior leaders
- Ability to provide independent critical assessments and maintain discretion/confidentiality on special projects
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Must have and maintain an active US Government Secret clearance
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







