Business Development Manager 3 (TS/SCI)

Northrop Grumman Space – Payload and Ground Systems Division has an opening for a Business Development Manager 3 to lead business development customer engagement operations for a complex portfolio of ongoing programs and growth opportunities. The job preferred locations is Linthicum, MD;

however, other locations are available: Aurora, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, Redondo Beach, CA and Dulles, VA.

This position is a highly visible opportunity reporting to the Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) Business Development Senior Director. This critical leadership role shall contribute to the long-term division growth for customer focused, domestic and international markets.  The selected candidate will be responsible for leading day-to-day Customer Engagement operations for the Space Sector’s PGSD and will work closely with several executives including the PGSD Vice President / General Manager, the division and business unit Strategy & Business Development Directors, the business unit Vice Presidents, and Space Sector business development resources. The successful candidate will be an action-oriented, collaborative, and detailed-oriented self-starter who demonstrates the ability successfully leverage and apply applicable experience in operations and project management to this dynamic and evolving role.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Directs and manages Customer Engagement activities for the Division Staff and select Sector leadership member to strengthen relationships with DoD, IC, and Industry
• Coordinates across four large business units, divisions, sector and corporate teams to manage engagement process and understands the key programs and pursuits
• Communicates regularly with Government Relations / Legislative Affairs
• Co-leads with the Communications team to manage tradeshows, conferences, and other major events
• Provides recurring reports and abides by tradeshow and conference approval processes
• Coordinates talking points on current programs and pursuits by collaborating with strategy, business development, program leaders, contracts, global supply chain, and engineering offices
• Coordinates select Division or Sector customer tours at PGS sites and select visits by the NG team to other customer’s locations
• Maintains a repository of events through salesforce and other report databases

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience providing business, program, and/or operational support to DoD or IC programs or pursuits
• Business development, strategy, capture, or program management experience
• Active DoD top secret clearance (TS/SCI) at time of application

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 15+ years of experience supporting technology industry
• Direct program and operational experience within the Space and/or Intelligence domain 
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition, requirements, and budget policies and processes
• Working knowledge of U.S. Government procurement policies and regulations
• Program management, hardware and/or software engineering skills
• Experience developing presentation for Executive Leaders
• Experience with NG Business Acquisition Process (BAP)

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