BD Operations Lead, Space Systems (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Business Development Operations Manager to lead pipeline administration, capture and proposal activities, and BD-process alignment across the Space Systems sector, partnering with Capture, Strategy, and enterprise teams. This position can be based at the Chandler, AZ or McLean, VA campus.

In this role you will manage strategy, portfolio development, customer relations, partnerships, and capture support to ensure a robust backlog and a healthy pipeline of domestic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Engineering, Political Science, International Affairs, or related) with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Master’s degree (same fields) with 3+ years relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint essential).
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical abilities; comfortable presenting to senior executives.
• Support coordination for key events or engagements.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to influence senior leadership and customer decision-makers.
• 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.
• Metrics & Reporting – Assess key performance indicators and produce regular health reports for sector leadership.
• Governance & Compliance – Ensure adherence to NorthropGrumman’s BD governance and acquisition processes.
• Special Projects – Lead emerging captures, pursuit management, and other ad-hoc initiatives directed by senior leaders.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Event coordination

Strategic thinking

BAP familiarity

Secret clearance

Education

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

Master’s degree in same fields

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

CRM analytics tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Business Development Operations Manager to lead pipeline administration, capture and proposal activities, and BD-process alignment across the Space Systems sector, partnering with Capture, Strategy, and enterprise teams. This position can be based at the Chandler, AZ or McLean, VA campus.

In this role you will manage strategy, portfolio development, customer relations, partnerships, and capture support to ensure a robust backlog and a healthy pipeline of domestic