Manager Strategic Planning 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

 

We are looking for you to join our team as a Manager Strategic Planning 3 based out of San Diego, CA. You will be joining the Communication Solutions (CS) Business Unit (BU) within the Networked Information Solutions Division. The selected individual will serve as the BU Chief of Staff by leading the planning, preparation, coordination and execution of all BU level internal meetings and engagements. The selected individual will also support the BU in coordinating, assembly and delivery of key data artifacts, internal investment plan, and resource planning.

 

What you will get to do:

We are looking for a proven leader with a strong planning and programs background and a successful record in business operations and execution. The individual will be responsible for operating in a team environment across the BU, Operating Unit and program leadership, and functional organization leadership.

 

The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. The candidate must possess, and be able to demonstrate, excellent written and verbal communication skills, possess strong leadership abilities and effective problem-solving capabilities. They must think ahead to anticipate potential challenges, ensuring they are addressed in advance or providing recommended options to leadership when necessary.

 

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating all division level and sector level engagements, developing and maintaining the business operations dashboard to track performance metrics, and coordinate action tracking across the division leadership. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to influence up and down the chain of command is required, as is a proven track record of innovation, problem solving and career development.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Data and Meeting Coordination- Support CS BU Vice President in the planning, coordination and execution of all Business Unit level data exchanges to include: Site Visits, Division Days, Bi-lateral exchanges, staff meetings, BURs, BARs, Metrics reviews.

• Special Projects – manage and staff special projects that as requested by the CS BU Vice President.

• Strategic Communication – support OU and functional leaders in developing key messages and talking points for CS BU Vice President to deliver to Division/Sector/Corporate Leadership and to employees, prepare presentations that communicate the Division’s priorities, challenges, and highlights effectively for a variety of audiences and settings.

• Action Item Closure – Prepare all meeting minutes, create Action Item Trackers on MS TEAMS and track to closure.

• MS Principles & Operating Practices (MS PrOP) – Manage the coordination and review of MS PrOP drafts with relevant stakeholders to gather formal comments/concurrence.

• Data Communication: SharePoint – Review all requests for new sites and maintain oversight of permissions to approved sites; maintain tracking sheet detailing all addresses and owners.

 

This position will require up to 25% travel.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years related professional experience OR a master’s degree AND 6 or more years of related professional experience.

• Experience with conducting presentations to upper/executive management.

• At least 3+ years of demonstrated management experience

• Demonstrated leadership experience – either leading direct reports, technical program teams, or strategy efforts.

• US Citizenship required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance / SAP Security Clearance required.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with cross campus/sector, or multi-discipline, collaboration.

• Work that crosses typical organizational, site, sector boundaries.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the 
flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. 

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $255,000.00

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.