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　　Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Business Development Manager for fixed-wing markets, focused on US Air Force and Joint Services, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Rolling Meadows, IL.

　　Reporting to the Fixed Wing Director of Business Development, within Strategy & Mission Solutions, the individual will lead efforts to identify, prioritize, develop, and provide fixed-wing mission solutions, to include aircraft survivability, electronic warfare, and targeting program opportunities. Programs of interest focus on Air Force opportunities to include both new starts and development/mission expansion of existing programs. The individual selected will be responsible for the development and assessment of new opportunities for aircraft survivability, electronic warfare, and targeting systems and their integration and operation within target customers' operational requirements, and development and maturation of contact plans with customer organizations and influencers to develop new and expanded business opportunities. The individual is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for identifying and maturing initial capture targets, market/mission expansion within and among the U.S. Allies, and effectively marketing the business unit's products and capabilities to meet customer needs, thereby translating business opportunities into contact plans, strategic win themes, and supporting capture teams and wins. The individual will work with and collaborate with a team of business developers and other integrated program team members including all required functions in the Northrop Grumman Corporation, primes, teammates and subcontractors to develop and implement win strategies, compliant with Northrop Grumman's business acquisition process.

　　Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

　　 Qualifications

　　 Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degreeA minimum of 10 years experience in U.S. defense markets with focus on U.S. Government systemsAn understanding of U.S. Government customer requirements, acquisition processes, and organizations.Current DOD Secret or TS clearance AND ability to obtain DoD SAP Secret or TS clearanceKnowledge in interfacing with Air Force or Joint Service leadership/command structureCandidate should have proven experience in the establishment of new customer relationships with the objective of identifying customer needs and technology roadmaps to establish new opportunities for market/business expansionStrong written and verbal communication skillsU.S. Citizenship is required Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor or Master of Science in STEM, or MBA DegreeA minimum of 10 years experience in U.S. defense markets, focused on U.S. Government aircraft survivability/electronic warfare systems (IRCM, RFCM, missile warning, RWR), EO/IR systems, or tactical radars/weaponsCurrent DOD Secret or TS clearance AND ability to obtain DoD TS SCI clearanceExperience in U.S. Government customer requirements development, program management, and acquisitionExperience with International business development and relationship building with international customersGeneral knowledge of the Northrop Grumman NTSD programs including EW, IRCM, targeting experienceSalary Range: $156,800 - $235,200

　　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.

　　Employees may be eligible for 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.

　　Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.