Business Development Representative (Evergreen)
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. The Space Superiority Division, within Space Systems Sector, seeks an organized, self-motivated individual to join our Business Development Team. This individual will lead site visit activities, maintain and report pipeline activities in Salesforce, and provide other operations and integration project management support.
This role is uniquely positioned to have insight into the business across the enterprise to include business development, government relations, and cross-functional activities within Space sector, other sectors, and corporate organizations.
This position reports to the Manager, Business Development Operations and is located in Dulles, VA. You will manage projects and assignments, so must be able to work independently, initiate tasks and identify appropriate resources. You should be equally comfortable working with peers, and senior leaders and be prepared to work across all functional organizations. In addition, there is much collaboration required across Divisions and Sectors within Northrop Grumman. Effective daily engagement with team members in different locations/multiple time zones will be required, therefore strong organizational and communication skills are required.
Basic Quals (Level 2):
Bachelors degree from an accredited university and 2+ years of related professional experience; Masters degree with 0 years of experience; and or 6 years professional experience in lieu of degree
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to manage expectations and activities of cross-matrixed teams and stakeholders.
Identify and secure venues, identify and lead support teams, develop the event flow, prepare movement plans, and conduct facility walkthroughs to ensure site readiness.
Develop, manage and communicate event logistics with stakeholders to ensure the event/meeting aligns with overall strategic goals and objectives.
Ensure participants are prepared through dry-run visit/event preparation sessions and walkthroughs.
Prepare and present talking points and prep packages for company leadership.
Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
Experience working with and manipulating detail-oriented data
Ability to work collaboratively on a team and across teams, with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Ability to handle physical demands, such as standing and walking for long periods.
A valid driver’s license.
Ability to Obtain a Clearance at the time of application
Ability to travel up to 25% of time
Preferred Quals:
Experience with the following tools, which are used daily, or the ability to learn:
Salesforce
Microsoft Teams
Tableau/data visualization software
SharePoint
Experience planning and executing customer visits, events, conference planning, and special activities.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
Intermediate proficiency in Salesforce
Experience interfacing with customers, in particular high-level government and military personnel (Legislators, SES, General/Flag officers).
Experience working in the Aerospace industry in a similar role.
Active Security Clearance
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