Strategic Planning Manager 2 - 14560

This position requires collaboration within the division, the sector, and across stakeholders throughout the company. Specifically, this leader will support the Chief Strategist working closely with the division Business Unit leaders, Strategy & Business Development teams, Advanced Programs team, and the Mission & Technology Capability leaders to achieve a highly integrated long-range strategic plan. Success in this position is dependent upon strategic thinking, organizational situational awareness, collaborative leadership, initiative, prioritization, and the ability to define and execute highly integrated tactics. This role is an opportunity to demonstrate leadership in a performance environment, working within a diverse team across multiple functions, to develop and execute a strategic plan that protects current franchise programs and grows new franchise programs for the SDS Division.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Supports long range strategic planning activities and establishes near term tactics to bring longer term plans to fruition

Establishes investment strategies that support the long-range strategic plans and provide adequate return on investment, and drive synergies across similar product lines

Supports management of company investment & Capital plans across the business area and division

Partner with program management teams to drive integration across product life cycle and shape product capability roadmaps

Partner with the Future Programs, Campaign/Capability teams, and Technology teams to establish plans grow portfolio

Partner with business development and strategy teams to coordinate customer engagement messaging, feedback, and assist in shaping campaigns

Successful candidates should possess the following:

Ability to integrate complex plans across program, business, division, sector and company boundaries

Exceptional written, verbal, and graphic presentation communication skills

Proven ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with colleagues and stakeholders

Understanding of DoD planning, programming, and acquisition processes, user communities, Congressional oversight, technology transition paths, and customer trends

Enthusiastic willingness to do hands-on strategic planning and analyses to quickly produce reports and presentations across a broad range of topics simultaneously

Ability to work self-direct to decompose, prioritize, and achieve leadership intent

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years' experience in strategic planning, program, enterprise strategy and integration OR a master's degree and 6+ years' experience

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

5+ years' experience in the aerospace or defense industry

Preferred Qualifications:

Managing people experience preferred

Master's Degree in STEM or MBA

Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret with TS/SCI security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

Large strategic weapon system domain, program, or operational experience

Ability to handle and implement several competing priorities for the betterment of the business

Exceptional written, verbal, and graphic presentation development skills

Proven ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with colleagues and stakeholders

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Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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): Roy, UT

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10210490

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-10T20:14:19