Manager Strategic Planning 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Planning within the Sector Strategy organization. The Senior Manager will be an integral part of a fast-paced and dynamic team providing analytical, planning, and execution support for sector- and division-level strategic planning activities.
The selected individual will manage and execute projects across a wide range of responsibilities, including market analysis / forecasting, strategic competitive assessment, portfolio analysis, business case development, and all phases of inorganic strategy (mergers / acquisitions / divestitures, strategic partnerships, and strategic equity investments). In addition, the Senior Manager will lead special studies that may include the management of outside consultant teams; monitor and assess competitive and other market developments that may impact our strategic direction; help author a bi-weekly newsletter distributed to executives throughout the sector; and help to build the capabilities of the NGMS Strategy function through the mentoring of staff analysts, collaboration with related teams throughout the sector and corporation, and through the development of new tools, processes and products.
This role will report to the Director of Strategic Assessment, Planning, and Development and will be located in McLean, VA or Linthicum, MD. Remote work arrangements will be considered.
Successful candidates will be fast learners with strong communication and organizational skills, a dedication to producing quality, high-impact work, and capable of performing both as individual contributors and as parts of a team. Qualified candidates will also have demonstrated knowledge of and experience with market & competitive analysis, inorganic strategy execution, the Aerospace & Defense industry, and the government budgeting & acquisition process. Excellent writing, presentation, database manipulation, and modeling skills are required.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience
A minimum of 4 years of experience specifically in market and competitive assessment, financial analysis, MA&D processes, and business case development
Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize market, competitive, business, and financial insights from multiple sources
Strong communication (oral and written) and problem-solving skills
Robust work ethic, excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and the capacity to function with minimal guidance
Knowledge of and experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry