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, 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. The Strategic Planner Manager 2 will support the development of:

Strategy Deployment Process (SDP):

Support the creation of the division process to develop and measure an integrated division strategy aligned with sector and corporate imperatives. Partner with business units and functions to define ‘target' and ‘stretch' objectives, strategic gaps, and outcomes needed to meet division annual and long-range strategic goals. Mission and Technology Roadmaps:

Assess and influence long-term mission needs to identify future capabilities needed, investments necessary to close the gap, and acquisition strategies to deliver capability to mission. Strategic Gap Analyses:

Support strategic gap analysis with BU's and functions to identify technology, capability, or process gaps, prioritize them, and align resources to meet them. Internal Investment Management (NCTA):

Drive division process to prioritize Business Unit (BU) investment requests, aligned with SDS strategy and gaps, and allocate resources. Develop candidates for sector-level technology gap funding, advocate for those resources, and manage division projects funded with sector and division funds. Business Development Integration:

Seamlessly partner with division Business Development teams for customer influence, pipeline evaluation, strategic analysis, and other competitive initiatives. Strategic Studies:

Lead strategic arena, technology, competitor, or capability studies and provide strategic actions recommendations, to include analysis of M&A and partnerships to support strategic innovations and future capabilities. 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. 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 security clearance 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 Managing people experience preferred Master's Degree in STEM or MBA Northrop Grumman internal long-range strategic development process experience. Large strategic weapon system domain, program, or operational experience Northrop Grumman internal investment process 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 An active Top Secret security clearance Market arena characterization and capture strategy development Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $203,600.00 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.