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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems** has an opening for a **Strategic Initiatives Manager 2** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Strategy team, which is part of the sector’s **Strategy & Growth organization** . This position will be based in El Segundo, CA, Falls Church, VA or Melbourne, FL

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that inspires a diverse and engaged team. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You craft and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that deliver measurable results.

The **Strategic Initiatives Manager 2** will have strong business acumen in the aerospace and defense sector to support Aeronautics Systems' core objective to achieve sustainable profitable growth through the development and execution of innovative business strategies through portfolio shaping and evolution. A successful candidate in this role will be interested and motivated to:

+ Be responsible for leading the development of organic and inorganic portfolio shaping strategies that optimize the sector's positioning for long-term value creation

+ Develop strategic framework and business case to shape the portfolio, to include scenario modeling, investments and return on investments, and recommendations such as strategic partnership, business restructuring, merger, acquisition, divestiture, or market entry or exit

+ Lead strategic gap analysis with divisions and functions to identify technology, capability, and process gaps

+ Research opportunities for potential acquisition, investment, and strategic partnership by collaborating across the enterprise to identify and assess candidates

+ Conduct thorough candidate screening and due diligence to determine strategic, operational, and financial fit and lead project teams to ensure timely and cohesive deliverables

+ Lead internal cross-functional teams through ad hoc analyses to succinctly and accurately present findings to leadership in response to, or support of, executive sponsored special projects with dynamic requirements

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in business, finance, engineering/science, or a related discipline; OR a Master's degree with 6 years of experience

+ Experience as a team lead or manager with ability to effectively manage cross-functional stakeholders and delegate tasks in support of multiple priorities

+ Experience in financial analysis, strategy development, and/or project management

+ Proven ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize business and financial insights from multiple sources with the ability to visualize in a meaningful manner

+ Executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior levels of management

+ Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

+ MBA or other relevant graduate degree. A technical degree coupled with relevant business education or relevant work experience

+ Demonstrated knowledge in the aerospace and/or defense industry

+ Background in Consulting, Venture Capital Investment, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Corporate Strategy and Development

+ Extensive experience developing executive briefings and presenting to an executive leadership team

+ Dynamic self-starter with strong attention to detail, strong work ethic, and the ability to function with minimal guidance

+ Current DOD Secret or higher clearance

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive 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.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the members, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Does this sound like what you're looking for?

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated products to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $219,800.00

The 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.