Director Strategic Planning 1

United States-California-San DiegoPosted Jul 10, 2026
Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsDirector Strategic Planning 1United States-California-San Diego No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10237665Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Strategic Planning Director 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Autonomous ISR and Targeting organization. This leadership role can be located in Rancho Bernardo, CA or  Falls Church, VA. This position plays a critical role driving the Business Unit long-term growth and investment priorities both in domestic and international markets with a focus on autonomous systems. The selected candidate will be responsible for driving capture progression within overall pipeline, prioritizing critical technology and investments and transitioning new platforms to viable product lines. The individual will work closely with the AISR&T VP and Programs Managers, AISR&T assigned business development and capture leads, and Research and Advanced Design. Essential Responsibilities:Business Unit lead for strategy, capture, and investments  Develop and implement BU capture and investment strategy, combining external market and customer analysis with internal pipeline and technology roadmaps, to maintain a consistent long-range strategic plan Understand the customer marketplace, stakeholder customer organizations and budgets to identify market drivers and trends and develop strategiesMaintain relationships with internal stakeholders and functional organizations involved in program capturePrioritization and management of CAPEX and NCTA investment capture project funds, schedule, and execution of BU investment plan to ensure cost and schedule and advocate with Division and Sector for shortfalls, as needed. Lead team of capture managers in integrated capture and campaign plans focusing on stakeholder influencing and message shaping; competitive analysis and price-to-win; business case and offer strategy; and offset as applicable Partner with Sector and Division Strategy and Growth team for customer influence, pipeline evaluation, strategic gap analysis, and other larger initiatives Exceptional leadership, collaboration, communication, and team building skills. Lead with thought leadership emphasis in the development and execution of franchise and individual capture strategiesDevelop clear and concise Win Themes and Value Propositions for the captures and ensure regular health assessments and gate reviews while following the process standards of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP)Coordinate and collaborate with line of business management, strategy, business and finance, contracts and global supply chain, technology and engineering offices and functions Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience OR a PhD and 6 years of related experience as defined below Related experience must be in professional/military, capture efforts, business development, program management or proposalsMinimum 3 years in a program or project leadership roleActive U.S Government Secret Clearance  Ability to obtain and maintain special program access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers Demonstrated people leadership skills and the...

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