Director Business Development 1 ( TS/SCI)

Primary Mission

The Director, Business Development, will work as an integral part of the Space Systems Sector BD team, focused on:

Leading cross-functional teams to drive coordinating and capture success across the enterprise

Planning capture efforts from initial opportunity interest brief through award and building the requisite team

Achieving and maintaining Executive support through Sprint/Status Reviews, Gate Reviews, and signoffs

Developing insight into customer needs, wants, and concerns leveraging and partnering with the BD team and other capabilities within the enterprise

Developing capture strategies (including offering approach, shaping, and advocacy) based on customers, competitors, and the Business Case to improve the probability of acquiring profitable business

Managing the execution of high-priority projects that support business growth and long-term objectives

Providing counsel to the VP, BD on strategic, operational, and organizational matters, and ensuring alignment to the enterprise and sector goals

Overseeing day-to-day operations related to business development, ensuring processes and systems support overall efficiency

As a Leader you will:

Lead autonomously and execute independently with good judgment

Embody and exemplify the qualities of leadership Northrop Grumman values in a manner consistent with being a senior leader in the Space Systems Sector

Set a Vision

Take Ownership

Lead with Courage

Respond to Challenges with Resilience

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of Aerospace & Defense experience

Active TopSecret security clearance at time of application

Proven credibility and expertise in capture strategy and execution

Strong projectmanagement skills; able to drive initiatives with urgency, accuracy, and efficiency

Technical fluency: can master complex topics and translate them for senior company and customer executives

Established relationships and deep knowledge of Department of War and NationalSecurity customers and their acquisition processes, including requirements development and budgeting

Demonstrated success as capture lead on multiple competitive pursuits

Outstanding verbal communication; experienced briefing senior executives

Experience leading governmentcustomer engagements

Lead role on large proposals (proposal manager or senior proposal leader)

Track record of developing talent and providing peopleleadership

Preferred Qualifications

Multidivision or multisector capture/campaign experience

Bachelors in engineering or a technical field and a master's in technical or business discipline

Experience with the development / deployment of weapon systems, interceptor systems, killchain architectures, and related technologies

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting

both your success and the company's. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to

select options that best meet your needs and your family's. Your benefits will include the following:

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

* https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

Primary Level Salary Range: $176,100.00 - $264,100.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Chandler, AZ

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10228627

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-09T00:16:59