Manager Proposals Security Clearance

Position: Manager Proposals 2 with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.

Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager of Proposals 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Strike Division focused on capture and program expansion efforts. This leadership role is located in our Melbourne, FL offices. This role will manage execution of teams within the Strike Division growth organization as part of a large, classified program.

Efforts associated with the team includes capture of new hardware/software development efforts integrated into an existing complex airborne weapon system, production contracts, and sustainment contracts. The team is currently involved in the capture and execution of multiple efforts. The selected candidate will lead the development of statements of work and program plans for product development, management, manufacturing, product support, sustainment, and fleet retrofits.

The selected candidate will also lead the development of non-recurring and recurring cost estimates to execute these plans to include detailed Bases of Estimate. The selected candidate will monitor and manage team performance to ensure timely delivery of all proposal artifacts and then participate in contract negotiations. The position requires exemplary collaboration skills working across many IPTs and enterprise business areas, as well as ability to effectively communicate the status of multiple capture efforts to various levels of leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Manages proposal development execution through contract award. Ensures delivery of the cost, schedule, and technical artifacts of proposals, ranging from CRAD study contracts to product development, production, fielding, and support. Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of new contracts. Establishes capture plans and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies issues and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing capture approach.

Manages the work of all employees from multiple disciplines assigned to the capture team We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

"Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results.

We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others."

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master's degree and 5 years of related experience as defined below.

* Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.

* Understanding of pricing and estimating strategies

* Experience with Business and proposal cost structures/elements

* Experience overseeing teams or projects

* Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (or higher) that was granted or renewed in the last 6 years or is currently under continuous evaluation, with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience managing people

* Active secret clearance

* Aerospace Defense Industry…