Business Development Operations Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

The Defense Systems Strategy and Development organization is seeking a Business Development (BD) Operations Analyst to perform a variety of operational and strategic tasks. You will play a key role in supporting the Sector Business Strategy and Development team by coordinating trade show activities, customer engagement, event planning, metrics reporting, and assisting with operations and integration project management. This position is located in McLean, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

Trade Show and Event Management:

• Collaborate with the Senior BD Operations Manager to plan and manage trade show and conference activities, including sponsorship tracking, Salesforce entries, reporting, and developing executive prep materials.

Cross-Divisional Coordination:

• Partner with corporate, sector, and division teams to coordinate tradeshow staffing, attendance, and logistical support. Assist in the annual planning process, including budgeting and scheduling.

Metrics and Reporting:

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, charts, and pivot tables to meet sector reporting requirements. Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of reports in line with planned milestones.

Executive Support:

• Prepare executive-level presentations, slides, and meeting materials. Support executive engagement by preparing demos and delivering key updates to project stakeholders.

Collaboration and Integration:

• Act as a liaison between corporate, sector, and division BD teams. Assist with other operational and integration tasks as requested by senior leadership.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’ s degree in a related field and 2 years of professional experience; Master’s degree in a related field and 0 years of professional experience. Four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Salesforce and basic CRM functionalities.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities independently. Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of Northrop Grumman’s policies and procedures.
• Experience preparing executive-level customer engagement materials and reports.
• Familiarity with SharePoint for document management and collaboration.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.
• Understanding of the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience working with executives and preparing high-level documents.
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman’s Business Acquisition Process (BAP).

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
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.