Business Development Manager 3 ( TS/SCI)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. 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. We are currently seeking a strategic and results‑driven Business Development Manager 3 to serve as a Business Development Lead within the Advanced Tactical Missions Business Unit, with primary responsibility for the Advanced Communications & Sensing (AC&S) Operating Unit.  This position is contingent upon customer final approval This role blends strategic leadership with deep technical engagement in space‑ and ground‑based optical and RF communications. You will lead business development for a portfolio of advanced communications programs and pursuits, drive mission integration for air and space (including non‑traditional space services and users), and shape growth across DoD, USSF, MDA, Intelligence Community, commercial, and international markets. You will be expected to develop early win strategies, influence customer priorities and acquisition paths, shape internal investments, and lead cross‑functional teams to create discriminating, affordable solutions that position Northrop Grumman for sustained growth and mission success.

Portfolio & Pipeline Leadership Lead business development for a portfolio of advanced communications programs and pursuits within AC&S, with coordination across Multi‑Domain Systems and Mission Exploration. Manage and grow the opportunity pipeline through strategic customer outreach and targeted campaign planning in DoD, USSF, MDA, IC, commercial, and international markets. Oversee all aspects of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP), including growth strategy development, opportunity qualification, pursuit prioritization, capture plan development, and progression through internal BAP/review gates. Customer Engagement & Technical Outreach (Optical / RF) Actively engage and follow up with advanced communications acquisition customers, US Government and international stakeholders, and Northrop Grumman leaders. Conduct independent initial technical and concept discussions with customers in space‑ and ground‑based optical and RF communications, helping translate mission needs into discriminating solutions. Drive customer engagement through development of briefings, white papers, and RFI responses that clearly articulate mission value and