Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Strategic Planning Manager – Level 1, to join the Space sector Strategic Planning organization, reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Planning. This role can be located at any of the following space sector locations: McLean VA; Chandler AZ; Redondo Beach CA; Linthicum MD; or Dulles VA.
Role and Impact:
The selected applicant will become a trusted member of a team responsible for leading strategy and associated efforts including:
Strategic Planning and Assessment:
- Formulating strategies for NG Space Divisions by identifying internal and external strategic factors that could impact growth and market. Includes prioritizing market segments, mission areas, and ensuring alignment with the overall Sector strategy.
- Analyzing and synthesizing data and insights regarding addressable market and customer budgets, competitor trends, key strategic issues, and other core strategic planning needs.
- Supporting development of the financial Annual Operating Plan.
- Plan and coordinate business reviews, resource allocations, and financial/nonfinancial strategic objectives.
Investment Management:
- Supporting multi-year investment planning, partnering with Strategy, Business Management, Program teams, and the Chief Technology office.
- Developing Division-specific investment recommendations to align to overall Sector strategy and investment guidance.
- Managing R&D investment execution including performance against targets and goals, planned reporting, etc.
- Supporting new development of tools to track, manage, and report on investment.
As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant professional experience in strategic assessment, strategy development, and financial analysis – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience in strategic assessment, strategy development, and financial analysis.
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights for executives and senior stakeholders.
- Experience and knowledge of space industry trends, dynamics, and characteristics.
- Requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant experience in aerospace and defense strategic planning, portfolio development, and strategic assessment.
- Experience in strategic planning in the Space industry.
- Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $181,600.00The 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 OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in strategic assessment, strategy development, and financial analysis
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, able to distill complex data for senior stakeholders
- Experience and knowledge of space industry trends, dynamics, and characteristics
- Requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- Experience in strategic assessment, portfolio development, and investment planning (aerospace/defense experience preferred)
- Experience in strategic planning specifically in the Space industry
- Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
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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