Business Development Representative

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Falls Church, VA +1 · Account Management

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Business Development Representative III to support the execution of business development initiatives across the Enterprise. This role involves supporting day-to-day operations, coordinating key messaging and materials, and analyzing the competitive landscape. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience and an active US Government Secret clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support day-to-day operations of the Enterprise Business Development team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  2. Provide support and guidance on complex projects and initiatives related to Business Development and associated project goals, ensuring successful delivery within scope and timeline constraints.
  3. Coordinate enterprise priority key messaging and associated materials, in coordination with sector and corporate staff, guiding execution of enterprise strategy.
  4. Coordinate with business management, strategy, global supply chain, and engineering offices (as well as any other functions where applicable) to achieve goals and milestones in support of the Enterprise Business Development team.
  5. Utilize digital tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency while following the process standards of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP), business strategy, and growth goals.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience (Level 3); OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience (Level 4)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Ability to effectively support large diverse teams, across multiple locations
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
  • Ability to successfully interface with executives and senior leaders
  • Ability to provide independent critical assessments
  • Maintain a level of discretion and confidentiality
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Active US Government Secret clearance

Nice to have

  • Active Top Secret and/or SCI Clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI
  • Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organization including customer relationship management tools (example: Salesforce)
  • Previous experience working with defense industry business development and capture processes
  • Working knowledge of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP)
  • Understanding of international security cooperation

What the JD emphasized

  • Must have at least an active US Government Secret clearance, and maintaining is a condition of employment.