Senior Director Business Development 2 - Strategic Customer Engagement Leader

Northrop Grumman

Linthicum, MD, USA
Base: $231,100 - $363,100; bonus/equity: discretio...
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Secret clearance required for start
10+ years defense business development experience
Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outcomes
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to lead its Strategic Customer Engagement team. The role requires extensive experience in defense-sector business development, a strong track record in team leadership, and the ability to develop and execute strategic growth plans

Job Summary

  • This role leads the end-to-end customer engagement strategy for Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, translating sector priorities into measurable pipeline and revenue outcomes.
  • The position requires building a high-impact team, managing budgets with ROI focus, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior government officials and corporate leadership.
  • Northrop Grumman offers relocation assistance, competitive base salaries ranging from $231,100 to $363,100, and eligibility for long-term incentives and discretionary bonuses.

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to lead its Strategic Customer Engagement team. The role requires extensive experience in defense-sector business development, a strong track record in team leadership, and the ability to develop and execute strategic growth plans.

Salary

Base: $231,100 - $363,100; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and Long Term Incentives eligible; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Secret clearance required for start
  • 10+ years defense business development experience
  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outcomes
  • Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition processes
  • Translate service requirements into winning strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Top Secret clearance preferred
  • Foreign Military Sales experience
  • Cultural agility in international stakeholder management
  • MBA or advanced degree
  • Knowledge of export and releasability processes

Key Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Current Active Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years experience
  • Master's degree plus 8+ years experience
  • 5+ years leading large teams

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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