Principal Strategic Planner

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1 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 Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a Principal Strategic Planner for the Strategy & Growth organization. This position will be located onsite at Redondo Beach (CA), El Segundo (CA), or Melbourne (FL).The analyst will support business capture efforts across the NGAS portfolio which may include supporting and working with multidisciplinary experts to perform capture-specific competitive analyses to inform and shape strategy, position-to-win analyses, collecting and analyzing competitive intelligence, and productizing findings and analyses for executive review.The analyst will also contribute to the NGAS' long-term strategy development by maintaining and communicating awareness about developments in the government, military, economic, scientific, political, industrial, and international fields as they apply to the organization's future plans.In addition, the analyst will participate in ad hoc strategic project teams that will work closely with multiple stakeholders to identify capability gaps and develop business solutions to meet those gaps.These are the basic qualifications to apply:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Five years' experience with exposure to or direct experience in business development, corporate strategy, strategic analysis, strategic planning, competitive analysis, competitive intelligence, or journalism
  • Active Secret DOD clearance that was granted or renewed in the last 6 years or is under continuous evaluation. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain program special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.These are our preferred qualifications:
    • MBA or Master's degree
    • Active Top Secret DOD clearance that was granted or renewed in the last 6 years or is under continuous evaluation
    • Thorough understanding of the military aircraft market: customers, competitors, key suppliers
    • Defense industry experience and exposure to new business capture efforts
    • Direct experience conducting competitive assessment/intelligence activities, formal competitive intelligence and/or price-to-win training and certification
    • Knowledge of processes, tools, and emerging technologies that enables the design, development, production, and sustainment of advanced military aircraft
    • Outstanding written communication and presentation development skills; Analytic capabilities to include advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills; Familiarity with market data analysis and advanced visualization techniques through tools like TableauWe offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U. S. Citizenship is required for most positions. "This position reports to Redondo Beach, CA, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Melbourne, FL, FL, USA. Salary Range: $74,600 USD - $129,500 USD Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
      • Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
      • Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
      • Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.Did you know?Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.

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