Strategic Planning Manager – Level 1

Northrop Grumman

Strategic Planning Manager at Northrop Grumman leading strategy development and investment management in aerospace and defense initiatives. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to impact growth and market.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeMcLean • Arizona, California, Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,500 - $181,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategic Planning and Assessment: Formulating strategies for NG Space Divisions by identifying internal and external strategic factors that could impact growth and market. Includes prioritizing market segments, mission areas, and ensuring alignment with the overall Sector strategy.
Analyzing and synthesizing data and insights regarding addressable market and customer budgets, competitor trends, key strategic issues, and other core strategic planning needs.
Supporting development of the financial Annual Operating Plan.
Plan and coordinate business reviews, resource allocations, and financial/nonfinancial strategic objectives.
Investment Management: Supporting multi-year investment planning, partnering with Strategy, Business Management, Program teams, and the Chief Technology office.
Developing Division-specific investment recommendations to align to overall Sector strategy and investment guidance.
Managing R&D investment execution including performance against targets and goals, planned reporting, etc.
Supporting new development of tools to track, manage, and report on investment.
As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant professional experience in strategic assessment, strategy development, and financial analysis – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience in strategic assessment, strategy development, and financial analysis
Excellent executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights for executives and senior stakeholders
Experience and knowledge of space industry trends, dynamics, and characteristics
Requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application

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 planningfinancial analysisinvestment managementdata analysismarket analysisperformance managementreportingresource allocationannual operating plan developmentinvestment recommendations

Soft Skills

executive communicationpresentation skillscollaborative team buildingcustomer trustethical conductchange managementfostering growthchampioning excellence

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeU.S. Government Top Secret security clearance