Proposal Manager - R10223654

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

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 Defense Systems (NGDS), Strategic Deterrent Systems Sector Capture Excellence organization is seeking a full-time experienced Proposal Manager 3 to join our Sector
Proposal Operations team of qualified diverse individuals. This position is located in Roy, UT. Flexible/hybrid work arrangement possible and will vary based on proposal assignments. The selected candidate must be willing and able to travel, as needed (up to 25%). Active Secret required to start, Top Secret clearance preferred.

As a Proposal Manager, you will apply proven proposal planning and execution strategies and processes to lead teams across the division to develop successful, compliant, compelling, and on time proposal submissions. The proposals you will work include top Priority Wins and other major competitive and sole source pursuits. Candidates for this position will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced across leadership, collaboration, innovation, communication, project management, risk management, and proposal-based capabilities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Capture Manager and core team on proposal execution approach, team staffing, and roles and responsibilities
• Develop efficient and effective proposal execution plans in response to complex solicitations from U.S. Government and other customers
• Lead collaborative, engaged teams to develop, review, and submit proposals that effectively represent our strategy and baseline while eliminating non-compliances and limiting weaknesses
• Ensure adherence to schedule, and continually manage risk to address volatility in proposal requirements, deadlines, and our offering
• Responsible for mentoring, coaching, and training a proposal team across the division
• Team player with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to present concepts and recommendations to all levels within the organization.

• Bachelor’s and 8 years of experience;
  Master's and 6 years of experience
• Proposal Manager experience leading competitive proposals of $250M in value or greater
• At least 4 years of experience supporting a capture manager for a priority win pursuit
• Experience training, leading, and directing activities of team members through execution of a formal proposal process
• Current or prior experience working U.S. Government’s acquisition process including federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFAR)
• Experience with regulatory compliance with a keen attention to detail
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

• 10+ years of Proposal Manager experience leading sole source/competitive proposals of $500M+ in value or greater for U.S. Government customers
• 7+ years of experience Proposal Management role
• At least 2 years leading a team of direct reports or leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
• APMP Certified Proposal Professional
• Experience with Department of Defense and Department…