Strategic Planning Manager - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes.

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret.

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the time.

The Strategic Planning Manager – Level 2 will lead strategy, assessment, and investment planning for Northrop Grumman Space Divisions. The role reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Planning and can be based in McLean, VA;
Chandler, AZ;
Redondo Beach, CA;
Linthicum, MD; or Dulles, VA.

• Formulate strategies for NG Space Divisions by identifying internal and external strategic factors that could impact growth and market.
• Prioritize market segments, mission areas, and ensure alignment with the overall Sector strategy.
• Analyze and synthesize data and insights regarding addressable market, customer budgets, competitor trends, key strategic issues, and other core strategic planning needs.
• Support development of the financial Annual Operating Plan.
• Plan and coordinate business reviews, resource allocations, and financial/nonfinancial strategic objectives.
• Support multi-year investment planning, partnering with Strategy, Business Management, Program teams, and the Chief Technology office.
• Develop Division-specific investment recommendations to align with overall Sector strategy and investment guidance.
• Manage R&D investment execution, monitoring performance against targets and goals, planned reporting, etc.
• Support new development of tools to track, manage, and report on investment.
• Lead with integrity, ethical conduct, and balanced results; build collaborative teams, foster customer trust, and champion excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience in strategic assessment, strategy development, and financial analysis; OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, able to distill complex data into actionable insights for executives and senior stakeholders.
• Experience and knowledge of space industry trends, dynamics, and characteristics.
• 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, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, paid time off, and potential bonuses and long-term incentives for certain management positions.

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.