Strategic Planning Leader — Ventures & Partnerships

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Strategic Planner to join the Strategy team as a Strategy Analyst. The role is based in Melbourne with options for El Segundo, CA or Falls Church, VA as well.

You will evaluate investments and partnerships, coordinate tech scouting, and build business cases for value creation. The position emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, executive reporting, and market analysis, with requirements aligned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience, or Master’s with more experience.
• Proven ability to analyze and synthesize business and financial data.
• Experience in strategy development, PM, and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technology scouting initiatives and startup engagements.
• Source, analyze, and execute strategic investments and partnerships.
• Support portfolio development and prepare executive reports and go‑to‑market analyses.
• Assist leadership with ad hoc strategic projects and presentations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategy development

Project management

Communication with senior management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Strategic Planner to join the Strategy team as a Strategy Analyst. The role is based in Melbourne with options for El Segundo, CA or Falls Church, VA as well.

You will evaluate investments and partnerships, coordinate tech scouting, and build business cases for value creation. The position emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, executive reporting, and market analysis, with requirements aligned