Northrop Grumman

Arena Analyst

Northrop Grumman  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  13 hours ago
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Job Description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

We are Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA). Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career.

This role sits at the centre of our Future Business function. You will make sense of what Defence is really doing across customers, competitors and emerging opportunities, turning scattered inputs into clear, usable insight. Your work will directly support leadership to decide where we play and why. This is not a reporting role. You will shape strategy, pipeline and pursue decisions, with visibility across the full picture, not just a slice.

You will work closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders in Canberra. Therefore, the preference is for this role to site in Canberra to maximise mentoring and access, although Brisbane is possible with regular travel. NV1 clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities

This opportunity will see you will turn market signals into clear, actionable business insights

  • Track Defence activity, tenders and competitor moves
  • Deliver fast briefs on new opportunities
  • Provide clear customer and competitor insights
  • Support Black Hat and win strategy
  • Enable evidence‑based decisions for leadership
  • Build and visualise pipeline insight across NGA

About You

You bring a Defence background and strong analytical thinking, with an ability to connect operational reality to business outcomes. You’re at your best when turning complex inputs into clear, usable insight that informs real decisions.

You’ll ideally bring:

  • Experience in Defence operations and/or Defence capability procurement
  • Strong understanding of National Defence, Defence Industry strategies and related Investment Programs
  • Understanding of Defence capability procurement processes
  • Confidence briefing senior stakeholders with clear, practical advice
  • The ability to distil complex information into simple, actionable outputs
  • A data‑driven mindset, balanced with sound judgement and intuition
  • A desire for greater influence across strategy, not just reporting

What we Offer

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

  • Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
  • Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks
  • Salary packaging including novated car leases
  • Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks
  • Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
  • Health & Wellbeing program
  • Employee Assistance Program

Everyone Matters
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the•••••••@au.ngc.com NB Files cannot be sent to this address.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.

We are proud to be WORK180 accredited – check us out here Northrop Grumman Australia | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

Northrop Grumman

About Northrop Grumman

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe.

On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family.

Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference.

Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers.

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.

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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Falls Church, VA
Year Founded
Unknown
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