Principal Strategic Planner / Senior Principal Strategic Planner- Level 3 or 4

About this role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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  Principal Strategic Planner​ or a Senior Principal Strategic Planner  to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Strategy team as a Strategy Analyst , which is part of the sector’s Strategy & Program Development organization. This position will be based in El Segundo, CA or Falls Church, VA or Melbourne, FL .

The Strategy Analyst will operate in a fast pace, rapidly changing environment, evaluating investment and partnership opportunities and lead/support business case development to drive unique value for the Corporation.

A successful candidate in this role will be interested and motivated to:

Coordinate Technology Scouting Initiatives

The candidate will be responsible for managing sector tech scouting & startup engagements. The candidate will coordinate relationships with internal innovation stakeholders across the sector as well as the external innovation ecosystem (including but not limited to venture capital firms and startup incubators/accelerators). The candidate may attend various defense technology industry conferences as a technology scout for Northrop Grumman.   Source, Analyze, And Execute Strategic Investments

The candidate will support strategic and financial analyses of startups working on technologies aligned with Northrop Grumman’s strategic priorities and will assist with the development, execution, and integration of minority equity investments. The candidate will also be responsible for portfolio management activities associated with Northrop Grumman’s venture investments.   Support The Development and Execution of Strategic Partnerships

The selected candidate will support the development of portfolio-shaping strategies that optimize the company’s positioning for long-term value creation. This may entail helping identify and analyze opportunities with potential partners and preparing detailed reports and presentations. The candidate will assist in coordinating with internal teams to align partnership goals with company objectives and support relationships both internal and external. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for tracking partnership performance metrics and providing insights to assist executive decision making.

Support Ad Hoc Analysis And Special Projects

Respond to or support executive sponsored special projects with dynamic requirements; succinctly and accurately present findings to leadership that includes development of executive-level presentations (e.g., geographic strategies, site selection, industry trends, go-to-market strategies, and mergers & acquisitions).

This requisition may be fulfilled at either a Principal level or Sr. Principal level.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Strategic Planner​: • Principal Strategy Analyst:  Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business, finance, engineering/science, or a related discipline; OR a Master's degree with 3 years of experience; OR PhD with 1 year of experience • Proven ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize business and financial insights from multiple sources • Experience in financial analysis, strategy development, and/or project management • The ability to communicate effectively with senior levels of management • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Strategic Planner​: • Senior Principal Strategy Analyst:  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; OR a PhD with 4 years of experience • Proven ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize business and financial insights from multiple sources • Experience in financial analysis, strategy development, and/or project management • Ability to communicate effectively with senior levels of management • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance

  Preferred Qualifications: • Aptitude for working independently, proactively seeking out work, and identifying new business opportunities • 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, with familiarity of aircraft engineering and/or manufacturing • Ability to quickly learn and research new topics, including advanced materials, robotics, artificial intelligence, and related emerging technologies. • Strong familiarity with private and public capital markets, venture capital operations, and startup fundraising activities • Background in Consulting, Venture Capital Investment, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Corporate Strategy and Development • Strong analytical, statistical, and critical thinking skills paired with the ability to visualize in a meaningful manner • Dynamic self-starter with strong attention to detail

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