Manager Business Development 3
Northrop Grumman
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Los Angeles, CA · Posted November 12, 2026
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About the job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the Navigation and Cockpit Solutions (NACS) Market Facing Team. This position is an on-site opportunity and will be located in Woodland Hills, CA.
The individual will report to the NACS Business Development Director within NICD, leading efforts to identify, prioritize, develop and acquire program opportunities for the IMU programs markets.
Responsibilities Include:
Market the strategic IMU product portfolio and capabilities
Develop knowledge of inertial products that support Mission Applications
Development and assessment of new opportunities for IMU systems
Development and maturation of contact plans
Promote expansion and growth within and among the DoD Services and Prime Contractors
Develop strategic proposal win themes, and support capture teams
Develop and implement win strategies
Support the business unit and profit & loss (P&L) leaders to achieve near-term and long-term growth targets
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience in the Aerospace Industry
5 years of experience supporting the IMU market
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience in customer engagement strategy, position to win, price-to-win, and competitive analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Active Secret Clearance to be considered
Must be a US citizen
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters of Science or MBA Degree and 6 years experience in space navigation domains
Experience in business development with knowledge of the acquisition process
Proven track record on both competitive and non-competitive product growth activities
Existing relationships with Government agencies / Commercial companies in the space inertial domain
Knowledge of SalesForce application
Working technical knowledge of inertial sensors, navigation technologies, GPS, and space market
Current Top Secret clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.