Northrop Grumman · 7 hours ago
Strategic Planning Manager 2 - 16350 - R10220982-2
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company that is seeking a Strategic Planner Manager 2 to support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and execute strategic plans aimed at driving long-term growth and addressing strategic gaps within the division.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the creation of the division process to develop and measure an integrated division strategy aligned with sector and corporate imperatives
Partner with business units and functions to define ‘target’ and ‘stretch’ objectives, strategic gaps, and outcomes needed to meet division annual and long-range strategic goals
Assess and influence long-term mission needs to identify future capabilities needed, investments necessary to close the gap, and acquisition strategies to deliver capability to mission
Support strategic gap analysis with BU’s and functions to identify technology, capability, or process gaps, prioritize them, and align resources to meet them
Drive division process to prioritize Business Unit (BU) investment requests, aligned with SDS strategy and gaps, and allocate resources
Develop candidates for sector-level technology gap funding, advocate for those resources, and manage division projects funded with sector and division funds
Seamlessly partner with division Business Development teams for customer influence, pipeline evaluation, strategic analysis, and other competitive initiatives
Lead strategic arena, technology, competitor, or capability studies and provide strategic actions recommendations, to include analysis of M&A and partnerships to support strategic innovations and future capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years' experience in strategic planning, program / enterprise strategy and integration OR a master's degree and 6+ years' experience
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
5+ years' experience in the aerospace or defense industry
Preferred
Managing people experience preferred
Master's Degree in STEM or MBA
Northrop Grumman internal long-range strategic development process experience
Large strategic weapon system domain, program, or operational experience
Northrop Grumman internal investment process experience
Ability to handle and implement several competing priorities for the betterment of the business
Exceptional written, verbal, and graphic presentation development skills
Proven ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with colleagues and stakeholders
An active Top Secret security clearance
Market arena characterization and capture strategy development
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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