Wanda Lipps

Aerospace & Defense Strategy Manager

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About

Wanda is a Senior Manager at Northrop Grumman, where she provides strategic planning support for Northrop Grumman's international business portfolio. Prior to Northrop Grumman, Wanda worked as a strategy consultant, supporting defense industry firms on growth strategies, investment plans, industrial base/supply chain risk reduction and program capture strategies. She has managed various engagements covering a diverse set of high-priority missions and technologies, including hypersonic weapon systems, missiles and munitions, undersea/maritime systems, microelectronics, among many others. Wanda holds a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. She is interested in the intersection of emerging technologies, business strategy, and national security.

Experience

  • Strategic Planning Manager at Northrop Grumman
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    - International growth strategy at NG Corporate

  • Engagement Manager at Oliver Wyman
    Nov 2022 - Sep 2023 · 11 mos

    Joined Oliver Wyman Aerospace, Defense and Government practice as an Engagement Manager following successful acquisition of Avascent

  • Avascent (5 yrs 4 mos)
    • Director
      Oct 2022 - Nov 2022 · 2 mos

    • Senior Manager
      May 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Avascent is the leading strategy and management consulting firm serving clients operating in government-driven markets. Primary clients include companies operating in the defense, aerospace/space, healthcare, energy, and logistics services sectors. Working with corporate leaders and financial investors, Avascent delivers sophisticated, fact-based solutions in the areas of strategic growth, value capture, and mergers and acquisition support. With deep sector expertise, analytically rigorous consulting methodologies, and a uniquely flexible service model, Avascent provides clients with the insights and advice they need to succeed in dynamic customer environments.

    • Manager
      Nov 2019 - May 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Assistant To The Director at Weiss Tech House
    Sep 2013 - May 2017 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    - Weiss Tech House is a student-run hub of technological innovation that supports students in creation, development and commercialization of innovative technologies - Served as assistant to the faculty director, helping track status of prior investments and overseeing operations of various technology funding initiatives (e.g., incubator, pitch competitions) - Managed front desk phone calls and questions; operated printer and printing logs

  • Summer Analyst at Avascent
    Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 · 3 mos