Sr. Principle Project Manager

Northrop Grumman•Sunnyvale, CA

24d

About The Position

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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Project Manager based in Sunnyvale, CA with our Launcher Program Support organization within the Proposal Management group. What you will get to do: Lead/support proposal activities including: Development of the Request for Proposal (RFP) package Assigning and tracking completion of Labor, Travel, and Material estimates Auditing estimates for accuracy, completeness, and pricing strategy Managing scope and artifact changes through disciplined process Development and maintenance of proposal schedule Lead/support Fact Finding activities Support Negotiation activities Support strategic long term planning Serve as liaison between Program Managers, Pricing Analysts, Estimators, Contract Administrators, Supply Chain, and external partners Resolve issues in accordance with business objectives, strategies, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies Maintain excellent communication skills while flowing information both up to leadership and out to the program and proposal teams Multi-task and manage conflicting priorities in a schedule driven environment Participate in process improvement activities

Requirements

Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's degree with 6 or more years of relevant work experience
Experience working with cross-functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Management, Field Operations, etc.)
Experience with Microsoft Office suite
The ability to obtain and maintain active DoD Secret clearance
US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Experience developing or participating in proposals
Experience with customer compliance documents, government instructions, and government standards
Experience with government contracts and related documents
Experience using JIRA and Confluence for project management

Responsibilities

Lead/support proposal activities including: Development of the Request for Proposal (RFP) package
Assigning and tracking completion of Labor, Travel, and Material estimates
Auditing estimates for accuracy, completeness, and pricing strategy
Managing scope and artifact changes through disciplined process
Development and maintenance of proposal schedule
Lead/support Fact Finding activities
Support Negotiation activities
Support strategic long term planning
Serve as liaison between Program Managers, Pricing Analysts, Estimators, Contract Administrators, Supply Chain, and external partners
Resolve issues in accordance with business objectives, strategies, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies
Maintain excellent communication skills while flowing information both up to leadership and out to the program and proposal teams
Multi-task and manage conflicting priorities in a schedule driven environment
Participate in process improvement activities