Manager Strategic Planning 1

Northrop Grumman • Falls Church, VA

1d • $121,000 - $181,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Corporate Strategy is seeking a Manager Strategic Planning 1 within the Strategy & Technology Organization. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Strategic Ventures & Partnerships, this position is located at Northrop Grumman Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. The role supports the development of portfolio-shaping strategies that optimize the company’s positioning for long-term value creation.

The Strategic Planning Manager supports the development and execution of strategic partnerships, including identifying and analyzing potential partners, preparing reports and presentations, coordinating with internal teams, supporting stakeholder relationships, and tracking performance metrics. The role also supports or leads industry analysis and broader Corporate Strategy projects, contributing to enterprise-wide planning, competitive assessments, analysis of key trends, and evaluations of future competitive opportunities.

The position assists in sourcing, analyzing, and executing venture investments, including strategic and financial analysis of startups aligned with Northrop Grumman’s priorities, execution and integration of minority equity investments, and portfolio management of current venture investments. The manager also supports executive-sponsored special projects and presents findings to leadership through executive-level presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Independent project management experience, including the ability to lead small project teams and operate autonomously with limited supervision.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize business and financial insights from multiple sources.
• Experience in market assessment, competitive assessment, and/or a strategic consulting role.
• Experience in financial analysis, corporate development, venture finance, and/or strategy development.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government secret-level security clearance as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or another relevant graduate degree, or an undergraduate degree with significant analytical experience related to market, competitor, or valuation analysis in an industrial company relevant to the defense industry.
• Dynamic, self-starting approach, attention to detail, strong work ethic, ability to handle multiple priorities, and ability to function with minimal guidance.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to succinctly summarize analysis for executive management.
• Ability to conduct independent research, perform fairly complex tasks independently, and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry, with working knowledge of customers, priorities, and the competitive landscape.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior levels of management.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic partnerships by identifying and analyzing potential partners and preparing reports and presentations.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align partnership goals with company objectives and support relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track partnership performance metrics and provide insights for executive decision-making.
• Support and/or lead industry analysis and Corporate Strategy projects, including enterprise-wide strategic planning, competitive assessments, trend identification, and evaluation of future competitive opportunities.
• Assist in sourcing, analyzing, and executing venture investments, including analysis of startups aligned with Northrop Grumman’s strategic priorities.
• Assist with the development, execution, and integration of minority equity investments.
• Conduct portfolio management activities for Northrop Grumman’s current venture investments.
• Support executive-sponsored special projects and present findings to leadership through executive-level presentations.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions

What This Job Offers

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