BD Operations Lead, Space Systems

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Business Development Operations Manager 1 to drive pipeline development, capture activities, and BD-process alignment across the Space Systems sector. The role supports portfolio management, strategy, customer relations, partnerships, and capture efforts to ensure a robust backlog and healthy opportunities.

The position is based at Chandler, AZ or McLean, VA campuses, with 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Political Science, International Affairs, or related, plus 5 years relevant experience
• Master's degree in same fields plus 3 years relevant experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint essential)
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical abilities; comfortable presenting to senior executives
• Familiarity with the Business Acquisitions Process (BAP)
• Active Secret clearance at time of application

Responsibilities

• BD Operations Management - Own pipeline administration, opportunity tracking, and internal process alignment across the sector.
• Capture & Proposal Support - Conduct data analysis, prepare gate-review materials, and maintain capture documentation.
• System Oversight - Measure, maintain, and enhance BD tools (e.g., Salesforce, reporting dashboards).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Lead liaison efforts among Capture, BD, and Strategy teams at sector and enterprise levels.
• People Management - Supervise and mentor direct reports; coordinate training events.
• Governance & Compliance - Ensure adherence to BD governance and acquisition processes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical abilities

Executive presentation

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Political Science, International Affairs, or related

Master's degree in same fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Tableau

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Business Development Operations Manager 1 to drive pipeline development, capture activities, and BD-process alignment across the Space Systems sector. The role supports portfolio management, strategy, customer relations, partnerships, and capture efforts to ensure a robust backlog and healthy opportunities.

The position is based at Chandler, AZ or McLean, VA campuses, with 25% travel.