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The Manager 3, Business Development - Strategy & Program Development (MDC2), is a senior leadership role responsible for driving enterprise strategy, program development, and new business growth opportunities for a portfolio of advanced communications programs. This role specifically supports E-2D Production, Sustainment, and Future Development. This role reports to the Director of Business Development and collaborates across executive leadership, sector BD teams, and program management. The selected candidate will serve as a key interface with internal and external stakeholders and play a pivotal role in shaping and executing MDC2 business development strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Pipeline Leadership

Lead business development for a portfolio of advanced communications programs and pursuits within MDC2, coordinating across multiple program teams.
Manage and grow the opportunity pipeline through strategic customer outreach and targeted campaign planning, focusing on the Department of the Navy (DoN), U.S. Navy, R&D Labs, and adjacent markets.
Oversee all aspects of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP), including growth strategy development, opportunity qualification, pursuit prioritization, capture plan development, and progression through internal BAP/review gates

Customer Engagement & Technical Outreach

Actively engage and follow up with advanced communications acquisition customers, U.S. Government representatives, and Northrop Grumman leadership
Conduct independent initial technical and concept discussions with customers, translating mission needs into differentiating solutions.
Develop briefings, white papers, and RFI responses that clearly articulate mission value and technical advantages.

Strategy, Capture & Investment Shaping

Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies for key target markets
Influence internal investment planning and shape business priorities aligned with pipeline opportunities and customer roadmaps.
Convene and lead multi-functional teams (engineering, program management, finance, legal, government relations) to develop mission discriminators through innovative architectures, payloads, technology strategies, management approaches, and competitive cost solutions
Devise and support execution of government relations and legislative advocacy plans to enhance key campaign outcomes.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

Conduct ongoing market research in advanced communications, monitor industry and technology trends, and analyze competitors to refine strategies and identify new growth areas
Use SalesForce to track opportunity health, inform decision-making, and drive disciplined business development execution.

Relationships & Representation

Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior government and military decision-makers, program offices, contracting officers, and international partners
Represent Northrop Grumman at conferences, trade shows, and other industry events to increase visibility and strengthen customer/partner relationships

Leadership & Mentoring

Promote business development best practices across the portfolio and contribute to a high-performance, mission-focused culture.

Compliance & Acquisition Discipline

Ensure all business development initiatives comply with company standards, ethics, and applicable government regulations
Leverage familiarity with defense and national security space acquisition processes, including both traditional and non-traditional pathways, to guide bid decisions

Basic Qualifications

Must either have a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field and 10 years' experience or a master’s degree in business, engineering or related field and 7 years experience or a PhD in business, engineering, or a related field and 4 years' experience
Minimum 10 years’ experience in business development, strategy, capture management, or program management in the defense or aerospace sectors.
Knowledge of Department of War and U.S. Navy procurement and acquisition processes.
Demonstrated experience with E-2D, MDC2, and/or C2 mission requirements.
Proven track record in leading / developing winning strategies and tactics to win.
Experience leading and mentoring cross functional teams.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must have an active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

Preferred Qualifications

Technical or operational experience supporting E-2D, MDC2, JADC2, or U.S. Navy C2 programs.
Experience with U.S. Navy legislative processes.
Direct experience cultivating SalesForce pipeline and opportunity management.
Demonstrated success supporting cross-sector initiatives.
Experience briefing and influencing internal and external senior leadership.
Active Top Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00The 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.

Job ID

R10254318|loc1

Security Clearance

SECRET

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

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