{"id":1155830,"url":"https://alion.io/job/northrop-grumman-skillbridge-business-development-manager-3","title":"(SkillBridge) Business Development Manager 3","company":{"id":12494,"name":"Northrop Grumman","domain":"northropgrumman.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/northropgrumman","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":86,"open_postings":303,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.739,"repost_share":0.01,"time_to_fill_p50_days":14,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":81000,"max_usd":188000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1074},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Commander.js","optional":false},{"name":"JavaScript","optional":true},{"name":"Node JS","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T21:26:52Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T11:10:34Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: NoDescription\nAt 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.As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.\nThe Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.\nResponsibilities for SkillBridge Program participation are: \nNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.\nGoals - Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands-on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participants will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.\nObjectives - Service Members who complete the SkillBridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands-on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.\nOutcome - Offer service-members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.\nSkillBridge Eligibility:\nHas served at least 180 days on active duty \nIs within 12 months of separation or retirement \nWill receive an honorable discharge \nHas taken any service TAPS/TGPS \nHas attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months \nReceived Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship. \n#MPR\nBefore Applying\nIMPORTANT - Please SkillBridge Prescreen by Joining the Military / Veteran Talent Network\nExpand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Business Development Manager 3 to join the Propulsion Systems team. This position will be in Bacchus and Promontory UT.\nThe new team member will lead business development and strategy for a portfolio of programs relating to multiple Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) programs within Propulsion Systems. This individual will provide direction on the sustainment and organic growth of existing business development targets/programs as well as developing and leading the future business capture strategy in the technology and production markets in support of a diverse set of customer organizations and programs. The successful candidate must possess the ability to develop early win strategies for customer outreach and targeted pursuits within the commercial and Department of War (DoW) propulsion community; devise detailed government relations and legislative advocacy plans; convene multi-functional teams to create mission discriminators through affordable, innovative technology and engineering, enact management strategies and cost strategies that lead to successful capture of new business, and interface with senior management in a concise fashion on a broad array of topics.\nIn this role, the selected candidate will:\nManaging task distribution and workflow that support proposals associated with small to large, cross division and sector pursuits for new and follow-on business.\nActively communicate, interface and follow-up with customer community, potential new business organizations, and multiple stakeholders. An ability to independently conduct initial business approach and technical discussions is required.\nTranslating customer needs into specific requirements, identifying/tailoring company services and solutions into offerings, and managing captures to effectively market the operating unit’s products and capabilities to meet those needs.\nOversight on all aspects of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP) that includes steps to develop and execute growth strategies, identifying new business opportunities, establishing pursuit priorities, gaining, and growing customer intimacy, developing successful capture plans, overseeing funding execution.\nAssisting capture/proposal managers with proposals and execution.\nParticipating in key capture pursuits\nBasic Qualifications:\n5-8 years of experience within the aerospace community involving government procurement of weapons systems\nBachelor’s degree required.\nExperience in capture management, business development, project/business/program management or engineering\nAbility to conduct independent initial technical and concept discussions with Space Science and Technology community\nMust possess a current Secret clearance at the time of application \nPreferred Qualifications:\nDomain expertise in Science and Technology and Solid rocket motor organizations\nBachelor’s degree in a STEM field\nUnderstand the DoD & intelligence budgets and marketplace\nWorking knowledge of U.S. Government procurement policies and regulations\nProgram management, hardware and/or software engineering skills\n2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:\nhttps://www.northropgrumman.com/space\nWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.\nNorthrop Grumman Total Rewards\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $227,300.00The 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. 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