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Advanced Programs – Business Development Manager 3 – 15545

Roy, Utah, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Business Development Manager 3. This position will be located in Roy, UT or  Huntsville, AL and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program.

 

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Must hold an active Top Secret Clearance.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

  • Identifies and implements business development projects relating to new products and/or industries, technologies, or services.

  • Identifies markets, licensing opportunities, and determines the feasibility of product development.

  • Performs economic analyses on new or improved product opportunities and/or business models and coordinates with internal departments in identifying/implementing business development projects.

  • May work with sales, marketing and potential customers to determine their needs.

  • Develops and disseminates information on a continuous basis to all pertinent parties concerning the fulfillment of project goals and objectives.

  • Identifies and implements business development projects relating to new products technologies, or services. Identifies markets, licensing opportunities, and determines the feasibility of product development within the strategic deterrence mission areas.

  • Performs economic analyses on new or improved product opportunities and/or business models and coordinates with internal departments in identifying/implementing business development projects. 

  • Works with potential customers to determine their needs. Develops and disseminates information on a continuous basis to all pertinent parties concerning the fulfillment of project goals and objectives.

  • Works with potential customers to determine their needs and develops and disseminates information on a continuous basis to all pertinent parties concerning the fulfillment of project goals and objectives

  • Works within a team to mature technological capabilities and develop prototype designs

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 

• 401k 

• Educational Assistance 

• 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.  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience; Master's Degree and 6 years of experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree​

  • 3 years of experience with modern military weapon systems, including hypersonic technology and/or payload operations

  • Experience working with government customers and maintaining long standing relationships

  • Current active DoD Top Secret Clearance / eligible to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) read-ins

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience managing people preferred

  • Experience with high-end hypersonic technology

  • A strong technical understanding to address customer requirements

  • Previous experience working with the Program Executive Offices / Acquisition elements in one or more of OSD/SCO, USAF RCO, USN Strategic Systems Program, STRATCOM, AFRL, DARPA, and MPO

  • Previous experience working with Program/Project Managers and Engineering Managers to learn the technical side of theater-based delivery systems, or multi-domain Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems, and be able to represent the organization with the customer(s) in the absence of a PM/Engineer 

  • Previous experience developing and implementing customer engagement plans from the action officer level to the SES/GOFO level

  • Knowledge of program management and acquisition strategies theater-based delivered systems, or multi-domain Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with current SAP access

  • Minimum of 5 years of business development or program execution experience with a Bachelor of Science in a STEM degree. 

  • Rapidly accepts change and inspires change in organizations in a positive, inclusive way.

  • Dynamic self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently and who responds to challenges with resilience and can make informed decisions at the speed of relevance.

  • Ability to quickly develop an understanding of technical capabilities and their applications to customer needs

  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • AND experience in one or more of the following:

  • Design, development, and/or integration of strategic systems and subsystems

  • Integrated hardware/software verification & validation experience

  • Integration of actuation system into overall vehicle system

  • Understanding of architecture design, specification development, requirements definition, and functional modeling

  • Experience across multiple NG business groups to understand technology and product portfolios

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Primary Level Salary Range: $146,800.00 - $243,500.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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