Strategic Planner - Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is seeking a Strategic Planner – Level 3/4 to join the Space sector's Strategic Development team. The role involves partnering with leadership to define investment needs, develop data-driven investment plans, and present strategies to executive leadership.

Location options include McLean, VA or Redondo Beach, CA, with flexibility for other NG Space sites. The position requires advanced MS Excel/PowerPoint, strong financial analysis, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; 5+ years experience for Level 3 or 8+ years for Level 4.
• Master’s degree with relevant experience also acceptable.
• Experience in strategic assessment, strategy development, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to create executive-level briefing content.
• Advanced MS PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with space industry trends and dynamics.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to understand businesses, strategies, pipelines, and investment needs.
• Develop and recommend internal investments using data and financial analyses.
• Create investment plans to address capability gaps and strategic objectives.
• Present investment strategy to executives across levels.
• Manage budgets, LRSP development, and investment reviews.
• Adjust investment plans in response to changing priorities and funding.
• Maintain records of approvals, opportunities, and documents.
• Support development of internal investments including R&D, marketing and sales, and B&P projects.
• Lead investment management support and cross-functional collaboration.
• Help evolve digital transformation tools, e.g., SIMPL and RDIS.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Executive briefing

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Space industry knowledge

Security clearance (TS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree (relevant field)

Master’s degree (relevant)

Tools

ERP systems

IBM Cognos (NGFP)

Job description

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Strategic Planner – Level 3 or Level 4, to join the Space sector Strategic Development organization, reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Development. The selected applicant will become a trusted member of a team responsible for leading Sector-level strategy, investment planning, and associated efforts. The preferred location for this role is McLean VA , or Redondo Beach CA . We will consider other major NGC Space sector locations.

Role and Impact:

• Collaborate with division and business unit leadership and strategy leads to understand their businesses, strategies, pipelines, and investment needs.

• Partner with NGSP Chief Technology Office, division, and business unit teams to develop and recommend specific internal investments leveraging supporting data and financial analyses.

• Work with strategic planning and technology planning leads to comprehend NGSP’s strategic objectives and the associated capability needs and gaps, developing investment plans to close those gaps.

• Communicate NGSP internal investments strategy to multiple stakeholders, including corporate, sector, division, and business unit executive leadership through presentations and briefings.

• Conduct strategic assessments of current financial plans, manage internal investments budgets, and support investment reviews to advance the development and refinement of the sector’s Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP).

• Work with sector, division, and business unit teams to adjust or reallocate investment budgets and plans as needed, both in-year and in preparation for future years.

• Maintain records of budget and project approvals, pressures and opportunities, and associated documents.

• Support the development and continual refinement of the divisions’ integrated strategic internal investments, including internal research and development (IR&D), marketing and sales (M&S), and bid and proposal (B&P) projects in support of NGSP strategy, priorities, and objectives.

• Lead investment management support activities and collaboration with cross-functional teams to execute critical support and business management functions.

• Support the cross-functional development, integration, workflow, and continuous improvement of digital transformations tools to support future investment planning and execution – specifically the Strategic Investment Management Platform (SIMPL) and Research and Development Information System (RDIS).

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications

• Level 3: Bachelors degree with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in Strategy, Business Management, Financial Planning, or Project/Program experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years relevant experience in Strategy, Business Management, Financial Planning, or Project/Program experience.

• Level 4: Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in Strategy, Business Management, Financial Planning, or Project/Program experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years relevant experience in Strategy, Business Management, Financial Planning, or Project/Program experience.

• Previous experience in strategic assessment, strategy development, and/or financial analysis.

• Proven experience creating executive-level briefing and presentation content.

• Advanced MS PowerPoint and Excel skills.

• Experience working with cross functional teams.

• Familiarity with space industry trends, dynamics, and characteristics.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in strategic planning, portfolio development, and/or strategic assessment.

• Experience in strategic planning at an aerospace and defense industry enterprise.

• Experience with internal ERP systems and IBM Cognos (NGFP).

• Excellent oral/written communication, presentation, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

• Northrop Grumman internal long-range strategic planning or portfolio development experience.

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance at the time of application with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Are a self-starter with financial analysis and subject matter expertise.

• Are curious, diligent, and thoughtful.

• Are highly collaborative, outcome-oriented, and able to communicate effectively, with demonstrated leadership ability.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $193,900.00

The 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.

Job Category: Business Development