Principal Strategic Planner

Strategy Analyst

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Strategy Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Strategy team, which is part of the sector's Strategy & Growth organization. This position will be based in El Segundo, CA or Melbourne, FL. The Strategy Analyst will operate in a fast pace, rapidly changing environment, evaluating investment and partnership opportunities and lead / support business case development to drive unique value for the Corporation.

A successful candidate in this role will be interested and motivated to :

Coordinate Technology Scouting Initiatives

The candidate will be responsible for managing sector tech scouting & startup engagements. The candidate will coordinate relationships with internal innovation stakeholders across the sector as well as the external innovation ecosystem (including but not limited to venture capital firms and startup incubators / accelerators). The candidate may attend various defense technology industry conferences as a technology scout for Northrop Grumman.

Source, Analyze, and Execute Strategic Investments

The candidate will support strategic and financial analyses of startups working on technologies aligned with Northrop Grumman's strategic priorities and will assist with the development, execution, and integration of minority equity investments. The candidate will also be responsible for portfolio management activities associated with Northrop Grumman's venture investments.

Support The Development and Execution of Strategic Partnerships

The selected candidate will support the development of portfolio-shaping strategies that optimize the company's positioning for long-term value creation. This may entail helping identify and analyze opportunities with potential partners and preparing detailed reports and presentations. The candidate will assist in coordinating with internal teams to align partnership goals with company objectives and support relationships both internal and external. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for tracking partnership performance metrics and providing insights to assist executive decision making.

Support Ad Hoc Analysis And Special Projects

Respond to or support executive sponsored special projects with dynamic requirements; succinctly and accurately present findings to leadership that includes development of executive-level presentations (e.g., geographic strategies, site selection, industry trends, go-to-market strategies, and mergers & acquisitions).

Basic Qualifications :

• Principal Strategy Analyst (A03) : Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business, finance, engineering / science, or a related discipline; OR a Master's degree with 3 years of experience; OR PhD with 1 year of experience
• Senior Principal Strategy Analyst (A04) : Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in business, finance, engineering / science, or a related discipline; OR a Master's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a PhD with 4 years of experience

Basic Qualifications for Both Levels :

Preferred Qualifications :

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

Does this sound like what you're looking for? At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work / life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits / healthcare, a 9 / 80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range : $89,400.00 - $193,900.00