Strategic Planning Manager - Level 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman is 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 is available in the following locations:
McLean VA;
Chandler AZ;
Redondo Beach CA;
Linthicum MD; or Dulles VA.

The selected applicant will become a trusted member of a team responsible for leading strategy and associated efforts, including:

• Formulating strategies for NG Space Divisions by identifying internal and external strategic factors that could impact growth and market; 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.
• Planning and coordinating business reviews, resource allocations, and financial/non‑financial strategic objectives.

• Supporting multi‑year investment planning, partnering with Strategy, Business Management, Program teams, and the Chief Technology office.
• Developing Division‑specific investment recommendations to align with 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.

• 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 the same fields.
• 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.

• 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives.

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.