Manager Business Development 3
Quick Summary
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
The Manager 3, Business Development – Strategy & Program Development (MDC2), is a senior leadership role responsible for driving enterprise strategy, program development, and new business growth opportunities for a portfolio of advanced communications programs. This role specifically supports E-2D Production, Sustainment, and Future Development. This role reports to the Director of Business Development and collaborates across executive leadership, sector BD teams, and program management. The selected candidate will serve as a key interface with internal and external stakeholders and play a pivotal role in shaping and executing MDC2 business development strategies.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- Lead business development for a portfolio of advanced communications programs and pursuits within MDC2, coordinating across multiple program teams.
- Manage and grow the opportunity pipeline through strategic customer outreach and targeted campaign planning, focusing on the Department of the Navy (DoN), U.S. Navy, R&D Labs, and adjacent markets.
- Oversee all aspects of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP), including growth strategy development, opportunity qualification, pursuit prioritization, capture plan development, and progression through internal BAP/review gates
- Actively engage and follow up with advanced communications acquisition customers, U.S. Government representatives, and Northrop Grumman leadership
- Conduct independent initial technical and concept discussions with customers, translating mission needs into differentiating solutions.
- Develop briefings, white papers, and RFI responses that clearly articulate mission value and technical advantages.
- Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies for key target markets
- Influence internal investment planning and shape business priorities aligned with pipeline opportunities and customer roadmaps.
- Convene and lead multi-functional teams (engineering, program management, finance, legal, government relations) to develop mission discriminators through innovative architectures, payloads, technology strategies, management approaches, and competitive cost solutions
- Devise and support execution of government relations and legislative advocacy plans to enhance key campaign outcomes.
- Conduct ongoing market research in advanced communications, monitor industry and technology trends, and analyze competitors to refine strategies and identify new growth areas
- Use SalesForce to track opportunity health, inform decision-making, and drive disciplined business development execution.
- Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior government and military decision-makers, program offices, contracting officers, and international partners
- Represent Northrop Grumman at conferences, trade shows, and other industry events to increase visibility and strengthen customer/partner relationships
- Promote business development best practices across the portfolio and contribute to a high-performance, mission-focused culture.
- Ensure all business development initiatives comply with company standards, ethics, and applicable government regulations
- Leverage familiarity with defense and national security space acquisition processes, including both traditional and non-traditional pathways, to guide bid decisions
Requirements
~2 min read- Must either have a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field and 10 years' experience or a master’s degree in business, engineering or related field and 7 years experience or a PhD in business, engineering, or a related field and 4 years' experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in business development, strategy, capture management, or program management in the defense or aerospace sectors.
- Knowledge of Department of War and U.S. Navy procurement and acquisition processes.
- Demonstrated experience with E-2D, MDC2, and/or C2 mission requirements.
- Proven track record in leading / developing winning strategies and tactics to win.
- Experience leading and mentoring cross functional teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must have an active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
- Technical or operational experience supporting E-2D, MDC2, JADC2, or U.S. Navy C2 programs.
- Experience with U.S. Navy legislative processes.
- Direct experience cultivating SalesForce pipeline and opportunity management.
- Demonstrated success supporting cross-sector initiatives.
- Experience briefing and influencing internal and external senior leadership.
- Active Top Secret clearance
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 6, 2026
- First seen
- October 6, 2026
- Last seen
- October 6, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 49%
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- October 6, 2026
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