Manager Proposals

Proposal Manager – Tactical Fighters Growth and Sustainment Operating Unit

Position:
Proposal Manager at Northrop Grumman, Mission Systems (NGMS), Baltimore, MD.

Relocation assistance:
None.

Clearance required:

Yes (Secret). Travel: 10% of time.

• Lead and execute F-35 proposals efforts to ensure on-time delivery of a high quality, FAR compliant and customer responsive proposal.
• Support Program Manager in identifying proposal team, chair kick-off meeting, and coordinate proposal workflow.
• Define and communicate 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, identify 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.

• 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 clearance is required to be considered.

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

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Benefits include Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and more.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.