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Strategic Planning Manager 2 - 14560

Northrop Grumman.com

123k - 204k USD/year

Office

UTRO01, United States

Full Time

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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
  • 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

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

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. 

Basic Qualifications:

  • 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 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 Qualifications:

  • Managing people experience preferred
  • Master’s Degree in STEM or MBA
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret with TS/SCI security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • Large strategic weapon system domain, program, or operational 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

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Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Strategic Planning Manager 2 - 14560

Office

UTRO01, United States

Full Time

123k - 204k USD/year

October 9, 2025

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