Director Business Development II

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• 15+ years in business development, capture management, or program management in the defense or aerospace industry.
• International experience with industry and government military of defense;  process and compliance insight including ITAR, Offsets, etc.
• Demonstrated awards and pipeline growth leading at the OU and BU level
• Demonstrated success leading complex captures or growth initiatives, preferably in weapons systems, missiles, or related mission areas.
• Proven ability to build and maintain senior‑level customer and stakeholder relationships within DoW and/or other government agencies.
• Strong understanding of government acquisition processes, competitive procurement, and proposal development.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, up to Top Secret SCI.

• Prior experience in weapons, ammunition, and fire control systems.
• Experience with international pursuits and FMS/offset considerations.
• Uniformed military experience
• Direct experience with lifecycle management, gate reviews, and enterprise capture processes.
• Existing relationships with key customers and stakeholders in the weapons systems mission area.
• Current active Top Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $242,100.00 - $363,100.00

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.