Strategic Planning Manager 2 - 14560

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Strategic Planning Manager 2. This position will be located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

The Strategic Planning Manager 2 in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division will support the Chief Strategist and Advanced Programs business area in all strategic planning activities across the division to help drive long-term growth objectives. This leader will focus on both domestic and global expansion, as well as the strategy for keeping existing programs sold. The position reports to the Division Sr Director of Business Development, Strategy, & Capture.

This position requires collaboration within the division, the sector, and across stakeholders throughout the company. Specifically, this leader will support the Chief Strategist working closely with the division Business Unit leaders, Strategy & Business Development teams, Advanced Programs team, and the Mission & Technology Capability leaders to achieve a highly integrated long-range strategic plan. Success in this position is dependent upon strategic thinking, organizational situational awareness, collaborative leadership, initiative, prioritization, and the ability to define and execute highly integrated tactics. This role is an opportunity to demonstrate leadership in a performance environment, working within a diverse team across multiple functions, to develop and execute a strategic plan that protects current franchise programs and grows new franchise programs for the SDS Division.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supports long range strategic planning activities and establishes near term tactics to bring longer term plans to fruition

• Establishes investment strategies that support the long-range strategic plans and provide adequate return on investment, and drive synergies across similar product lines

• Supports management of company investment & Capital plans across the business area and division

• Partner with program management teams to drive integration across product life cycle and shape product capability roadmaps

• Partner with the Future Programs, Campaign/Capability teams, and Technology teams to establish plans grow portfolio

• Partner with business development and strategy teams to coordinate customer engagement messaging, feedback, and assist in shaping campaigns

• Successful candidates should possess the following:

• Ability to integrate complex plans across program, business, division, sector and company boundaries

• Exceptional written, verbal, and graphic presentation communication skills

• Proven ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with colleagues and stakeholders

• Understanding of DoD planning, programming, and acquisition processes, user communities, Congressional oversight, technology transition paths, and customer trends

• Enthusiastic willingness to do hands-on strategic planning and analyses to quickly produce reports and presentations across a broad range of topics simultaneously

• Ability to work self-direct to decompose, prioritize, and achieve leadership intent

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 

• 401k 

• Educational Assistance 

• Life Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  

• Paid Time Off  

• Health & Wellness Resources  

• Employee Discounts 

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