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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an opening for a Director, Business Development in Chandler, AZ.
Primary Mission
The Director, Business Development, will work as an integral part of the Space Systems Sector BD team, focused on:
Leading cross-functional teams to drive coordinating and capture success across the enterprise
Planning capture efforts from initial opportunity interest brief through award and building the requisite team
Achieving and maintaining Executive support through Sprint/Status Reviews, Gate Reviews, and signoffs
Developing insight into customer needs, wants, and concerns leveraging and partnering with the BD team and other capabilities within the enterprise
Developing capture strategies (including offering approach, shaping, and advocacy) based on customers, competitors, and the Business Case to improve the probability of acquiring profitable business
Managing the execution of high-priority projects that support business growth and long-term objectives
Providing counsel to the VP, BD on strategic, operational, and organizational matters, and ensuring alignment to the enterprise and sector goals
Overseeing day-to-day operations related to business development, ensuring processes and systems support overall efficiency
As a Leader you will:
Lead autonomously and execute independently with good judgment
Embody and exemplify the qualities of leadership Northrop Grumman values in a manner consistent with being a senior leader in the Space Systems Sector
Set a Vision
Take Ownership
Lead with Courage
Respond to Challenges with Resilience
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of Aerospace & Defense experience
Active TopSecret security clearance at time of application
Proven credibility and expertise in capture strategy and execution
Strong projectmanagement skills; able to drive initiatives with urgency, accuracy, and efficiency
Technical fluency: can master complex topics and translate them for senior company and customer executives
Established relationships and deep knowledge of Department of War and NationalSecurity customers and their acquisition processes, including requirements development and budgeting
Demonstrated success as capture lead on multiple competitive pursuits
Outstanding verbal communication; experienced briefing senior executives
Experience leading governmentcustomer engagements
Lead role on large proposals (proposal manager or senior proposal leader)
Track record of developing talent and providing peopleleadership
Preferred Qualifications
Multidivision or multisector capture/campaign experience
Bachelors in engineering or a technical field and a master’s in technical or business discipline
Experience with the development / deployment of weapon systems, interceptor systems, killchain architectures, and related technologies
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting
both your success and the company's. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to
select options that best meet your needs and your family's. Your benefits will include the following:
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements