(SkillBridge) Business Development Manager 3
Quick Summary
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program,
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
Responsibilities
~1 min read
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
- →Has served at least 180 days on active duty
- →Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
- →Will receive an honorable discharge
- →Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
- →Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
- →Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.
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- Managing task distribution and workflow that support proposals associated with small to large, cross division and sector pursuits for new and follow-on business.
- Actively communicate, interface and follow-up with customer community, potential new business organizations, and multiple stakeholders. An ability to independently conduct initial business approach and technical discussions is required.
- Translating customer needs into specific requirements, identifying/tailoring company services and solutions into offerings, and managing captures to effectively market the operating unit’s products and capabilities to meet those needs.
- Oversight on all aspects of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP) that includes steps to develop and execute growth strategies, identifying new business opportunities, establishing pursuit priorities, gaining, and growing customer intimacy, developing successful capture plans, overseeing funding execution.
- Assisting capture/proposal managers with proposals and execution.
- Participating in key capture pursuits
Requirements
~1 min read- 5-8 years of experience within the aerospace community involving government procurement of weapons systems
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience in capture management, business development, project/business/program management or engineering
- Ability to conduct independent initial technical and concept discussions with Space Science and Technology community
- Must possess a current Secret clearance at the time of application
- Domain expertise in Science and Technology and Solid rocket motor organizations
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
- Understand the DoD & intelligence budgets and marketplace
- Working knowledge of U.S. Government procurement policies and regulations
- Program management, hardware and/or software engineering skills
- 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role
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Primary Level Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $227,300.00The 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.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 24, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 10, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- October 10, 2026
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