Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Strategic Planner or a Senior Principal Strategic Planner to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Strategy team as a Strategy Analyst, which is part of the sector’s Strategy & Program Development organization. This position will be based in El Segundo, CA or Falls Church, VA or Melbourne, FL.
The Strategy Analyst will operate in a fast pace, rapidly changing environment, evaluating investment and partnership opportunities and lead/support business case development to drive unique value for the Corporation.
A successful candidate in this role will be interested and motivated to:
Coordinate Technology Scouting Initiatives
The candidate will be responsible for managing sector tech scouting & startup engagements. The candidate will coordinate relationships with internal innovation stakeholders across the sector as well as the external innovation ecosystem (including but not limited to venture capital firms and startup incubators/accelerators). The candidate may attend various defense technology industry conferences as a technology scout for Northrop Grumman.
Source, Analyze, And Execute Strategic Investments
The candidate will support strategic and financial analyses of startups working on technologies aligned with Northrop Grumman’s strategic priorities and will assist with the development, execution, and integration of minority equity investments. The candidate will also be responsible for portfolio management activities associated with Northrop Grumman’s venture investments.
Support The Development and Execution of Strategic Partnerships
The selected candidate will support the development of portfolio-shaping strategies that optimize the company’s positioning for long-term value creation. This may entail helping identify and analyze opportunities with potential partners and preparing detailed reports and presentations. The candidate will assist in coordinating with internal teams to align partnership goals with company objectives and support relationships both internal and external. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for tracking partnership performance metrics and providing insights to assist executive decision making.
Support Ad Hoc Analysis And Special Projects
Respond to or support executive sponsored special projects with dynamic requirements; succinctly and accurately present findings to leadership that includes development of executive-level presentations (e.g., geographic strategies, site selection, industry trends, go-to-market strategies, and mergers & acquisitions).
This requisition may be fulfilled at either a Principal level or Sr. Principal level.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Strategic Planner:
- Principal Strategy Analyst: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business, finance, engineering/science, or a related discipline; OR a Master's degree with 3 years of experience; OR PhD with 1 year of experience
- Proven ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize business and financial insights from multiple sources
- Experience in financial analysis, strategy development, and/or project management
- The ability to communicate effectively with senior levels of management
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Strategic Planner:
- Senior Principal Strategy Analyst: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in business, finance, engineering/science, or a related discipline; OR a Master's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a PhD with 4 years of experience
- Proven ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize business and financial insights from multiple sources
- Experience in financial analysis, strategy development, and/or project management
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior levels of management
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Aptitude for working independently, proactively seeking out work, and identifying new business opportunities
- MBA or other, relevant graduate degree. A technical degree coupled with relevant business education or relevant work experience
- Demonstrated knowledge in the aerospace and/or defense industry, with familiarity of aircraft engineering and/or manufacturing
- Ability to quickly learn and research new topics, including advanced materials, robotics, artificial intelligence, and related emerging technologies.
- Strong familiarity with private and public capital markets, venture capital operations, and startup fundraising activities
- Background in Consulting, Venture Capital Investment, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Corporate Strategy and Development
- Strong analytical, statistical, and critical thinking skills paired with the ability to visualize in a meaningful manner
- Dynamic self-starter with strong attention to detail, strong work ethic, ability to handle multiple priorities, and the ability to function with minimal guidance
- Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus
- Current DOD Secret or higher clearance
Level 3 Principal Strategic Planner
El Segundo, CA: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 USD Annual
Falls Church, VA: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 USD Annual
Melbourne, FL: $89,400.00 - 134,200.00 USD Annual
Level 4 Senior Principal Strategic Planner
El Segundo, CA: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00 USD Annual
Falls Church, VA: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00 USD Annual
Melbourne, FL:$111,700.00 - $167,500.00 USD Annual
Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $193,900.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience for the Principal level, or a master’s degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience for the Senior Principal level, or a master’s degree with 6 years, or a PhD with 4 years
- Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize business and financial insights from multiple sources
- Experience in financial analysis, strategy development, and/or project management
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior management
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
- Ability to work independently, proactively identify opportunities, manage multiple priorities, and operate with minimal guidance
- MBA or other relevant graduate degree
- Knowledge of the aerospace and/or defense industry, including aircraft engineering and/or manufacturing
- Ability to research advanced materials, robotics, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies
- Familiarity with private and public capital markets, venture capital operations, and startup fundraising
- Background in consulting, venture capital investment, investment banking, private equity, or corporate strategy and development
- Strong analytical, statistical, critical-thinking, and data-visualization skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Current Department of Defense Secret or higher 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.
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