Proposal Manager 2 (Secret Clearance required)

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

5d•$133,100 - $199,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Proposal Manager 2 for the Business Development Capture Excellence Proposal Management team. In this role, you will lead a multifaceted team of proposal participants through the full proposal lifecycle, delivering compliant, compelling, and on-time submissions that win new business for the sector. You will work on the sector’s highest-priority opportunities and partner closely with leaders across divisions, levels, and functions. You will apply proven proposal planning and execution strategies, process, and leadership on teams across the sector to drive compliant, compelling, and on-time proposal submissions that win new business for the company. Candidates for this position will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced across leadership, collaboration, innovation, communication, project management, risk management, and proposal-based capabilities. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA, and requires the selected candidate to work on-site and be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in a proposal leadership role on competitive proposals (Proposal Manager, Volume Captain, Capture Manager)
Working knowledge of all phases of the business acquisition lifecycle
Minimum 3 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects with accountability for outcomes and responsibility managing risk
Proven ability to influence at all levels in a cross-functional organization
Knowledge and understanding of the U.S. Government’s competitive acquisition process including federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFAR)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint Online
Active Secret clearance at the time of application
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain TS/SCI at the time of application

Nice To Haves

4 or more years of experience in a Proposal Manager role for competitive proposals of $100M in value or greater
Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to streamline and improve processes
Experience with U.S. space systems related customers and proposals
Active TS/SCI at the time of application

Responsibilities

Own the schedule and quality of every proposal, ensuring all requirements are met.
Apply and tailor established proposal processes, continuously monitoring and mitigating risk.
Develop and execute efficient plans for complex, competitive solicitations from U.S. Government, international, and commercial customers.
Align with capture leaders to assess bid readiness and translate Northrop Grumman’s capabilities into clear, easy-to-evaluate proposals.
Influence and coordinate both local and geographically dispersed teams to produce cohesive, compelling submissions.
Drive proposal-process enhancements, create tools, and design/deliver training across the sector.