RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time **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. Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) has an immediate opening for a **Senior Manager of Strategic Planning** . This position reports to Mclean, VA or Linthicum, Maryland. Remote candidates too will be considered. This position plays a critical role driving the Center’s long-term growth. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading strategic planning and business development for the NGMC and will report to the Senior Director for Strategy & Growth. The candidate will provide derive the center’s strategic planning process and will support industry intelligence analysis, market analysis and business case analysis. The successful candidate will also support NCTA (R&D) planning and allocation, develop presentations on NGMC priorities to senior management, and support external communications. The candidate will work closely with a broader support team of subject matter experts from the NGMC organization, other NG organizations and external consultants in leading these areas under the direction of the Senior Director. The successful candidate will be an action-oriented, collaborative, and detailed-oriented self-starter who demonstrates the ability to successfully leverage and apply applicable experience to this dynamic and evolving role. Primary Roles and Responsibilities Include: + Help formalize the center’s strategic planning process and refine its strategy + Conducting intelligence analysis, market analysis, competitive assessments and business case analysis in support of various strategic initiatives, including capture/ partnering strategy as needed + Planning and management of investment NCTA (M&S, B&P, IRAD) project funds, schedule, and execution. + Develop communication material (Presentations) for executive leadership + Support inter-organization engagement by driving the agenda and coordinating the preparation f + Communications strategy development & implementation (in support of the comms team) + Other special projects as needed Basic Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree with 10 or more years of experience or master’s degree with 8 or more years of experience in business, finance, technical or related discipline + Ability to collect, analyze and synthesize market, competitive, business and financial insights from multiple sources + Previous strategic planning, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or other relevant work experience + Strong communication (oral and written), problem-solving, excellent attention to detail and great organizational skills + Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Word + US Citizen and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: + MBA or other, relevant graduate degrees. A technical degree coupled with relevant business education or relevant work experience will also be considered + Experience with Microelectronics (Either Commercial or Defense) + Knowledge of DoD acquisition, requirements, and budget policies and processes + Strong analytical, statistical, and critical thinking skills paired with the ability to visualize / communicate in a meaningful manner + Strong work ethic, ability to handle multiple priorities, and the ability to function with minimal guidance + Advanced MS PowerPoint and Excel skills + Active Secret or higher clearance Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $255,000.00 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.