Business Development Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Business Development Manager II to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position can be performed as a virtual telecommuter.   As a member of our Corporate Business Development team, you will support the execution of business development initiatives across the Enterprise. The Manager of Business Development II will be the analytical and strategic hub for the Enterprise Priority Capture team, shaping how the company evaluates, executes, and improves its high‑value domestic and international capture opportunities. You will partner with sector, corporate, and functional leaders to guarantee Northrop Grumman is consistently positioned for success in a dynamic competitive environment while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge reuse. What Success Looks Like Independent Capture Analyses : All enterprise‑priority captures conduct independent analyses in line with key acquisition milestones to provide a consistent deliverable to improve capture strategy. Includes color teams, gate reviews, independent capture assessments, etc. Outcome‑Assessment : All captures generate a timely post‑award outcome assessment enabling rapid learning and course‑correction. Lessons‑Learned : Timely and accurate identification and documentation of best practices and lessons learned that are widely communicated, and embedded in future capture plans improving win rates and reducing repeat mistakes Process Efficiency : Optimize capture review and approval processes through digital‑tool automation (e.g. Salesforce, BAP, and other tools) increasing throughput and reducing cycle time.

Coordinate Independent Capture Analyses: Own the end‑to‑end capture‑analysis process for all enterprise‑priority opportunities, producing unbiased, data‑driven assessments that evaluate competitive position, capability gaps, and risk. Synthesize inputs from sector SMEs, supply‑chain, engineering, strategy, and other functional groups into cohesive analysis products. Facilitate Enterprise‑Wide Outcome Assessments: Facilitate the post‑award assessment program that captures win/loss data, lessons learned, and actionable recommendations. Ensure timely completion of outcome assessments and track implementation of improvement actions across the enterprise. Strategic Guidance & Project Support: Advise complex capture initiatives, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and growth‑goal parameters. Coordinate key messaging and collateral creation with sector, corporate, and functional partners; steward execution of enterprise capture strategy. Cross‑Functional Coordination: Partner with business management, strategy, global supply chain, engineering, and other pertinent functions to meet capture milestones. Act as the primary liaison for the Enterprise Priority Capture team’s day‑to‑day operations in a fast‑paced environment. Operations & Tool Utilization: Maintain meeting/event records and action‑item tracking using