Capture Manager Security Clearance

Position: Capture Manager 3 with Security Clearance
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Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems sector is seeking a Capture Manager 3 in Redondo Beach, CA to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in our Intelligence Systems Division. Overview Reporting to the Director of Programs the Capture Manager will lead end-to-end capture efforts for Ruby Next within the Intelligence & Sensing Business Unit (I&S BU) and Rapid & Innovative Systems Environment Operating Unit (RISE OU), including new, follow on, and task-order opportunities.

They will develop and execute capture strategies, build and coach cross-functional capture teams, and drive proposals that align with Northrop Grumman's Space Sector priorities. The role will work closely with Business Development, Strategy, Technology, Operations, and senior leadership to secure profitable contracts. Role & Responsibilities
* Define market segmentation, portfolio positioning, and win-themes

* Create and manage capture plans, staffing, and budgets

* Conduct competitive, make-buy, and price-to-win analyses

* Form and lead capture teams across functional and geographic boundaries

* Facilitate capture-team meetings, coach team members, and document lessons learned

* Coordinate proposal activities with Proposal Managers/Specialists and Portfolio Leads

* Maintain the capture pipeline in Salesforce; perform pipeline analytics

* Serve as the first point of contact for potential customers

* Lead opportunity/award plan reviews with BU leadership

* Oversee development of annotated outlines, win-themes, and discriminators

* Work with Estimating/Pricing to set Basis of Estimate (BOE) detail levels

* Ensure on time delivery of proposals > $1 M and compliance with RFP specifications

* Organize conference attendance, marketing webpages, and related BD activities

* Advise senior management on capture risks and mitigation strategies

* Partner with Business Development, Technology, Digital Engineering, and Operations to qualify opportunities and build business cases

* Prioritize opportunities against long-range strategic and annual operating plans Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree with 10 years' relevant experience; OR a Master's degree with 8 years' relevant experience; OR a PhD with 6 years' relevant experience

* Demonstrated experience with U.S. government contracts and the acquisition processes

* Proven success leading proposals greater than $1 M in value

* Strong analytical skills; ability to handle large data sets across multiple programs

* Strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure changes to plans are fully understood

* Ability to organize, balance and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a highly dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment

* Advanced MS Office skills, Excel

* Ability to travel as needed

* Active DoD Top Secret clearance required at the time of application with the ability to obtain SCI access

* US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with Capture efforts

* Excellent critical-thinking, writing, editing, and visual-storytelling skills

* BOE development experience

* Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Space Sector strategies, customers, and priorities

* Proficiency with NG tools:
Salesforce, SharePoint, Tableau, Workday, etc.

* Experience driving organizational effectiveness…