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Director Strategic Planning 1

2 days ago Palmdale, CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 AS Mission Assurance is seeking a Strategic Planning Director 1 to join our diverse team of professionals and will be based in Palmdale, CA. The Director will report to the AS Sector Mission Assurance vice president will lead all aspects of strategy and long-range planning, to include the following:

Strategy Deployment Process (SDP): Lead the process to develop and measure an integrated strategy aligned with sector, division and functional imperatives. Partner with business units and functions to define 'target' and 'stretch' objectives, strategic gaps, and outcomes needed to meet annual and long-range strategic goals.

Mission Assurance Roadmaps: Assess and influence long-term mission needs to identify future capabilities needed, investments necessary to close the gap, and strategies to deliver needed capabilities.

Strategic Gap Analysis: Lead strategic gap analysis within the program / functions to identify technology, capability, or process gaps, prioritize them, and align resources to meet them.

Internal Investment (NCTA): Drive process to prioritize investment requests, aligned with strategy and gaps, and allocate resources. Develop candidates for sector-level technology / capability gap funding, advocate for those resources, and manage projects funded with sector and division funds.

Strategic Studies: Lead strategic people, technology, competitor, or capability studies for Mission Assurance and provide strategic actions recommendations

Cross-functional Business Insight: Develop and maintain cross functional Mission Assurance to program/divisional insight to business processes (EVMS, CAM resources, EAC analytics, etc.)

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 10+ years of experience within the Aerospace Mission Assurance / Operations community.

5+ years management experience (direct-reports or via projects/teams).

Experience in creating strategies, gap analysis, and associated investment plans.

Proven and effective executive-level briefing, writing and organizational skills.

Demonstrated collaboration and leadership skills in support of culture changes

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Current Secret and/or ability to obtain Special Access Clearance (SAR) at the time of application

US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA, MSC or equivalent.

Northrop Grumman internal long-range strategic development process experience.

Northrop Grumman cost account manager

* Northrop Grumman internal investment process experience.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as One NG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Primary Level Salary Range: $197,600.00 - $296,400.00The 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): Palmdale, CA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10210585
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-09T20:18:22

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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