Senior Director, Strategic Planning

Northrop Grumman

Senior Director shaping strategic direction for Northrop Grumman NIC Division. Engaging key stakeholders and driving growth through market analysis and partnerships.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeSan Diego • California, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $231,100 - $363,100 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for the NIC business, aligning with corporate and sector objectives.
Deliver clear, actionable analysis and synthesis of competitive, technological, budgetary, and business area events and trends
Provide strategic guidance to the business units and sector for long-range strategy development
Assess our portfolio and recommend areas for strategic growth investment
Manage partnership and MA&D activities on behalf of the Division
Identify and assess new business opportunities, partnerships, and market trends applicable to NIC business
Engage with key customers, government agencies and industry partners (traditional and non-traditional) to identify collaboration and growth opportunities.
Develop strategies for new market entry and technology investments.
Support business development teams in positioning products, services, and solutions for future contracts.
Work closely with R&D and engineering teams to align technology investments with market needs.
Provide strategic recommendations on investment in advanced capabilities.
Monitor and assess the impact of policy, regulations, and geopolitical developments on business strategy.
Engage with industry associations, regulatory bodies, and government stakeholders to advocate for policies that benefit the company’s interests.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
Dynamic self-starter with strong attention to detail, strong work ethic, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Experience building and leading high-performing teams
Strong interpersonal skills that ensure collaborative and trusting relationships with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership and technical experts
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop and deliver executive level presentations
Knowledge of US Government requirements, programming, budgeting, and acquisition processes
U.S. Citizenship and a minimum of an active US Government SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI; OR DoE equivalent with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
Ability to obtain SAP clearances

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic roadmap developmentcompetitive analysisbusiness analysismarket trend assessmentbusiness developmentinvestment strategytechnology investmentpolicy impact assessmentbudgeting processesacquisition processes

Soft Skills

attention to detailwork ethicprioritizationteam leadershipinterpersonal skillscollaborationtrust buildingwritten communicationverbal communicationpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeUS Government SECRET clearanceTS/SCI clearanceDoE equivalent clearanceSAP clearance