Northrop Grumman · 6 hours ago
Advanced Programs - Business Development Manager 3 - 15545
Northrop Grumman is a leading defense technology company, seeking a Business Development Manager 3 to support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program. The role involves identifying and implementing business development projects, performing economic analyses, and working with sales and potential customers to determine their needs.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Identifies and implements business development projects relating to new products and/or industries, technologies, or services
Identifies markets, licensing opportunities, and determines the feasibility of product development
Performs economic analyses on new or improved product opportunities and/or business models and coordinates with internal departments in identifying/implementing business development projects
May work with sales, marketing and potential customers to determine their needs
Develops and disseminates information on a continuous basis to all pertinent parties concerning the fulfillment of project goals and objectives
Identifies and implements business development projects relating to new products technologies, or services. Identifies markets, licensing opportunities, and determines the feasibility of product development within the strategic deterrence mission areas
Performs economic analyses on new or improved product opportunities and/or business models and coordinates with internal departments in identifying/implementing business development projects
Works with potential customers to determine their needs
Develops and disseminates information on a continuous basis to all pertinent parties concerning the fulfillment of project goals and objectives
Works with potential customers to determine their needs and develops and disseminates information on a continuous basis to all pertinent parties concerning the fulfillment of project goals and objectives
Works within a team to mature technological capabilities and develop prototype designs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience; Master's Degree and 6 years of experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
3 years of experience with modern military weapon systems, including hypersonic technology and/or payload operations
Experience working with government customers and maintaining long standing relationships
Current active DoD Top Secret Clearance / eligible to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) read-ins
Preferred
Experience managing people preferred
Experience with high-end hypersonic technology
A strong technical understanding to address customer requirements
Previous experience working with the Program Executive Offices / Acquisition elements in one or more of OSD/SCO, USAF RCO, USN Strategic Systems Program, STRATCOM, AFRL, DARPA, and MPO
Previous experience working with Program/Project Managers and Engineering Managers to learn the technical side of theater-based delivery systems, or multi-domain Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems, and be able to represent the organization with the customer(s) in the absence of a PM/Engineer
Previous experience developing and implementing customer engagement plans from the action officer level to the SES/GOFO level
Knowledge of program management and acquisition strategies theater-based delivered systems, or multi-domain Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems
Active TS/SCI security clearance with current SAP access
Minimum of 5 years of business development or program execution experience with a Bachelor of Science in a STEM degree
Rapidly accepts change and inspires change in organizations in a positive, inclusive way
Dynamic self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently and who responds to challenges with resilience and can make informed decisions at the speed of relevance
Ability to quickly develop an understanding of technical capabilities and their applications to customer needs
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
AND experience in one or more of the following:
Design, development, and/or integration of strategic systems and subsystems
Integrated hardware/software verification & validation experience
Integration of actuation system into overall vehicle system
Understanding of architecture design, specification development, requirements definition, and functional modeling
Experience across multiple NG business groups to understand technology and product portfolios
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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