Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeAt 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman, Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Proposal Manager to support proposals for the Tactical Fighters’ Growth and Sustainment Operating Unit The position will be on-site in Baltimore, MD

What You’ll Get To Do:

The Proposal manager will lead the activities related to completing a high quality, fully compliant proposal from the kick-off to contract award. The proposal manager is required to have working knowledge of the DoD contracting acquisition process, FAR and the NGMS proposal process.

• Lead and execute F-35 proposals efforts to ensure an on time delivery of a high quality, FAR compliant and customer responsive proposal

• Support Program Manager in identifying proposal team, chairs kick off meeting, and coordinates proposal workflow

• Defines and communicates proposal requirements and responsibilities to BOE writers, functional areas, and support organizations

• Lead and prepare material, labor, ODC and non-recurring estimates via coordination of proposal inputs from functional organizations/stakeholders

• Collaborate with functional proposal team leads to review accuracy of material CBOMs

• Work closely with the proposal development team, including Pricing & Estimating, to prepare, review, and finalize proposal inputs

• Review and evaluate all proposal outputs by element of cost, identity material changes and ensure accuracy

• Support Program Manager in developing executive presentations, identifying proposal risks and opportunities and supporting cycle of executive reviews in accordance with CM C101

• Support Customer Fact Finding and negotiations

• Support initiatives to improve proposal management process, tools and documentation

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience supporting U.S. Government, or aerospace/defense programs; OR a master's degree and minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience supporting U.S. Government, or aerospace/defense programs.

• Minimum 2 years of experience serving in a proposal management, proposal coordination, capture support, and/or business development role supporting competitive proposal efforts.

• Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering written and verbal presentations to management, customers, or cross-functional stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience analyzing program, proposal, financial, schedule, or business data to support decision-making, planning, or execution.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple competing, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and outlook in a professional work environment.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearances is required to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), or a Masters in Business, Finance, Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience developing, coordinating, or managing proposals supporting U.S Department of Defense contracts.

• Demonstrated experience applying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements during proposal development, contract pursuits, or pricing activities.

• Demonstrated experience supporting the full proposal lifecycle, including proposal planning, compliance reviews, content development, pricing coordination, and proposal submission.

• Demonstrated experiencing utilizing cost estimating methodologies, pricing strategies, and proposal estimating processes for competitive contract pursuits.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $127,100.00 - $190,700.00The 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.