This role will be accountable for leading our business development efforts and successfully growing the sector by focusing on High Altitude Long Endurance ISR and Airborne Targets opportunities, protecting and growing our existing franchise opportunities, shaping captures and opportunities, developing robust business development strategies aligned to our three business unit priorities and providing a synthesized and integrated approach to maximize our portfolio's capabilities.
This leader will work closely with Global Surveillance Division strategy and growth, and our RQ-4 and Targets team located in San Diego, CA, Communications and Business Development and execution leadership. In addition, this leader will also build strong, enduring and mutually supportive relationships with other Northrop Grumman Divisions and Sectors in relation to ISR and air borne targets programs and opportunities.
Essential Responsibilities

Leadership of owning business development, campaign, and capture activities
* Develops and executes a business development strategy and plan for the RQ-4 and Targets programs with the objective of growing our relationship and business pipeline
* Develop, manage, and support campaigns and engagement plans with RQ-4 and targets customers and government and private stakeholders
* Manage relationships and business pipelines in SalesForce
* Identify new opportunities or applications for products combined with either existing or new product offerings and work closely with the business to develop and shape the requirements and opportunities to maximize profitability
* Interact comfortably and effectively with senior strategic customers, decision makers, third party partners, and officers within Northrop Grumman
* Collaboratively executes the program's strategic growth plan
* Manage program priorities and pipeline coordination, and lead determination efforts throughout the program
* Assess opportunities available within and beyond existing markets, offerings, and business models
* Scan the environment for business opportunities, maintains surveillance over market, and work with the Strategy team to perform financial analysis
* Understand, shape, and monitor profitability, productivity, and growth targets
* Prepare acquisition proposals, recommend financial and nonfinancial strategic objectives and alternatives, and implement and maintain strategic and operational plans
* Leverage data to develop clear and measurable Business Development activities in support of Program and Division objectives, allocates assigned Business Development resources in concert with those activities, and tracks progress
* Drive use of business tools for opportunity management and customer resource management
* Ensure that business development activities are carried out in accordance with Government, customer, and Northrop Grumman policies, procedures, and processes
* Identify and implement business development projects relating to RQ-4 and Targets products and/or industries, technologies, or services
* Have the knowledge and the collaborative skills to ensure each market is optimally oriented for growth and aligned to how we engage with our customers to meet their demands and grow our business
* Responsible for driving the Programs growth and marketing objectives by increasing our pipeline resiliency, velocity to qualify opportunities, and the ability to maximize our response to include a full-portfolio perspective
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing:upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success:operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, sciences or related field and 10 years of related experience, or a master's degree in business, engineering, sciences or related field and 8 years of related experience, or a PhD and 6 years of related experience
* A minimum of 5 years of experience in ISR, Targets, government acquisitions, logistics business, or other areas across military and government domains
* Experience in systems/services contracting with U.S. DoD programs and customers
* Proven relationships and credibility in the federal contracting industry
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top-Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
* Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP)
* Demonstrated leadership experience - either leading direct reports, campaign teams, or integrated product teams
* Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 50% of the time)
Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in business, engineering, sciences or related field or related discipline
* 10 years of ISR or targets experience working within the Department of Defense, Military branches, or civilian government roles
* Experience working with US Air Force, US Navy, or the Test Resource Management Center
* International Direct Commercial Sales or Foreign Military Sales Experience
* Program management and/or operational experience
* Business Development or program management/execution experience
* Active Top-Secret Clearance
* Impeccable leadership and communication skills
* Trained in BD and/or Capture processes
Salary Range: $142,200 - $213,400
The 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.