Business Development Operations Analyst

Northrop Grumman • McLean, VA

1d • $83,400 - $125,200

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems Strategy and Development organization is seeking a Business Development Operations Analyst to support the Sector Business Strategy and Development team. The role involves coordinating trade show and conference activities, customer engagement, event planning, metrics reporting, operations, and integration project management. The position is located in McLean, Virginia, requires travel up to 10% of the time, and follows a 9/80 schedule: nine-hour workdays Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 0 years of professional experience; four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Salesforce and basic CRM functionalities.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivation, strong attention to detail, and ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills, including the ability to work with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of Northrop Grumman policies and procedures.
• Experience preparing executive-level customer engagement materials and reports.
• Familiarity with SharePoint for document management and collaboration.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.
• Understanding of the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience working with executives and preparing high-level documents.
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman’s Business Acquisition Process (BAP).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior BD Operations Manager to plan and manage trade show and conference activities, including sponsorship tracking, Salesforce entries, reporting, and executive preparation materials.
• Coordinate trade show staffing, attendance, and logistical support with corporate, sector, and division teams.
• Assist with annual planning, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, charts, and pivot tables for sector reporting requirements.
• Ensure reports are accurate and delivered on time in line with planned milestones.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, slides, and meeting materials.
• Support executive engagement by preparing demonstrations and delivering key updates to project stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison between corporate, sector, and division Business Development teams.
• Assist with other operational and integration tasks as requested by senior leadership.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Work/Life Solutions
• Paid time off
• Health and wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
• Company-paid holidays
• Disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level