RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Business Operations Lead to join our Engineering & Sciences (E&S) Hardware Engineering team in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. In this highly visible role, you will partner directly with the MSTS RM HWE Director and leadership team to drive strategic initiatives, shape operating rhythms, and enable data‑driven decisions across a large, complex engineering organization.
This role reports directly to the MSTS RM HWE Director and supports the Rolling Meadows Multidomain Sensing, Targeting & Survivability (MSTS) Hardware Engineering (HWE) organization.
The Principal/Sr. Principal Business Operations Lead will manage the business operational aspects of the HWE organization and provide direct support to the Director ensuring the leaders’ vision is translated into an operational reality. The position will require interface across the MSTS RM HWE leadership team and coordination of activities all sub-organizations.
The Business Operations Lead position requires a high energy strategic thinker with the ability to operate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed.
Responsibilities
Strategic execution and operating rhythm
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Drive execution of strategic initiatives and tasks initiated by the RM HWE Director by working with cross-functional teams and business leaders throughout the organization and sector.
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Establish and maintain the operating rhythm for the RM HWE Director and Leadership Team, including regular cadences, reviews, and follow-up.
Communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement
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Serve as the focal point for communication and collaboration for the RM HWE organization and ensure strong collaboration across the entire MSTS E&S organization.
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Support the Director in cultivating relationships with strategic partners and other key stakeholders.
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Draft organizational communications related to calendar events, functional processes, and strategic updates.
Program / project and process leadership
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Lead internal special project initiatives and the HWE Director, including overseeing HWE process activities, establishing and leading cross-discipline teams, managing overhead budgets on initiatives, and briefing the HWE Director and senior leaders.
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Facilitate organizational strategy discussions (off-sites, roadmap development, engagement planning) across all RM HWE areas.
Workforce planning, metrics, and analytics
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Work with the RM HWE leadership team to support workforce planning, metrics, and movement of work across campuses.
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Perform analysis, planning, and forecasting to aid leadership, financial, and organizational decision making.
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Facilitate the collection and presentation of metrics and develop analytical tools to track results and measurable outcomes versus stated objectives/goals.
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Coordinate RM HWE financials and management of investments (ITA/Capital, etc.) across the organization.
Leadership support and meeting preparation
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Establish agendas and coordinate preparation for leadership team meetings, off-sites, events, and other key meetings.
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Shadow the Director at major meetings and events, reviewing the agenda and pre-/post-interactions to ensure successful outcomes.
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Anticipate and manage materials, data, and presentation needs for upcoming meetings and events.
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Brief the Director on key issues, challenges, and decisions made at meetings.
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Work with the administrative team to facilitate staff meetings (establish rhythms, coordinate special topics).
This position will be full-time and on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location
This position can be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal level based on requirements below:
Basic Qualifications for Principal Business Analyst:
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Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
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Demonstrated project management, analytical, planning, and presentation skills.
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Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and projects within critical deadlines.
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Strong experience with Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas) or other data analysis tools.
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US Citizenship
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Business Analyst:
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Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
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Demonstrated project management, analytical, planning, and presentation skills.
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Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and projects within critical deadlines.
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Strong experience with Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas) or other data analysis tools.
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US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
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Prior leadership experience in functional or program roles (e.g., technical lead, IPT lead, functional manager).
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BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant Hardware discipline.
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Experience working in or with hardware engineering or similar technical organizations.
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Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
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Strong Jira and Confluence skills.
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Experience in Agile leadership and/or as a Scrum Master.
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Strong Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills.
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Attention to detail and accuracy.
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Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships across multi-discipline and cross-campus teams.
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Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information.
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Familiarity with organizations and stakeholders outside of Engineering & Sciences, with experience in cross-campus or multi-discipline collaboration.
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00
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.
