Corporate Strategy Director

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Corporate office is seeking a Corporate Strategy Director, responsible for developing key elements of the Northrop Grumman Corporate Strategy, leading the development of market and functional strategies, developing insights through market and competitive research, supporting the executive leadership team in strategic decision making, and engaging with stakeholders to drive growth and performance improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will have experience in developing corporate and market strategies, a track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams, and strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Scope and Responsibilities Include:

• Corporate Strategic Planning
  Lead elements of the corporate strategic planning process, including providing corporate guidance to sectors, providing research support and insights for sectors, and developing Board-level presentation material.

• Market and Functional Strategies
  Lead and / or support cross-sector and cross-functional teams in the development of actionable growth strategies.

• Market Research and Competitive Analysis
  Develop insights on market trends, customer priorities and budgets, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and threats.

• Gap and Investment Identification
  Identify capability gaps and opportunities, and collaborate with the M&A, strategic partnerships, analysis center and CTO organizations to assess and prioritize options that address gaps / opportunities.

• Business Case Development
  Lead the development of business cases, including financial models and risk assessments, for new initiatives and projects.

• Communication and Collaboration
  Effectively communicate strategic plans and priorities to stakeholders, including executive leadership, board members, and employees.

• Performance Assessment
  Track progress against strategic goals and key performance indicators, providing regular updates and insights to leadership.

• Team Leadership and Development
  Provide guidance, mentorship and developmental coaching to build strategy team capabilities.

• Strategic Advisory Role
  Provide insights and analytical support to corporate and sector teams and be valued as a trusted advisor for the development and execution of growth strategies.

This leadership opportunity will be located at the Northrop Grumman HQ office in Falls Church, VA.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 10 years of experience, in a related discipline (Business or Finance).

• Experience leading the development of business strategies.

• Understanding of the aerospace and defense industry.

• Experience in large and complex organizations leading projects and cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.

• Proven collaborator, with ability to work across multiple disciple areas.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in business or finance.

• Experience in strategy consulting or in a corporate strategy role.

• In-depth knowledge and experience of NG and U.S. Government products and systems, missions and operations.

• Ability to lead and motivate teams, delegate tasks, and foster a collaborative environment. 

• Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas, present findings to diverse audiences, and communicate effectively with senior executives.

Salary Range: $197,600.00 - $296,400.00

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.