Proposal Manager 1 ( TS/SCI)

Primary Mission

The primary mission of this role is to apply proven proposal planning and execution strategies, process, and leadership on teams across the sector to drive compliant, compelling, and on-time proposal submissions that win new business for the company.

Key Responsibilities

• On-time, compliant delivery – Own the schedule and quality of every proposal, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Process rigor and risk management – Apply and tailor established proposal processes, continuously monitoring and mitigating risk.
• Strategic proposal planning – Develop and execute efficient plans for complex, competitive solicitations from U.S. Government, international, and commercial customers.
• Capture partnership – Align with capture leaders to assess bid readiness and translate Northrop Grumman’s capabilities into clear, easy-to-evaluate proposals.
• Cross-functional leadership – Influence and coordinate both local and geographically dispersed teams to produce cohesive, compelling submissions.
• Continuous improvement – Drive proposal-process enhancements, create tools, and design/ deliver training across the sector.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in a proposal leadership role on competitive proposals (Proposal Manager, Volume Captain, Capture Manager).
• Working knowledge of all phases of the business acquisition lifecycle.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects with accountability for outcomes and responsibility managing risk.
• Proven ability to influence at all levels in a cross-functional organization.
• Knowledge and understanding of the U.S. Government’s competitive acquisition process including federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFAR).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint Online.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in a Proposal Manager role for competitive proposals of $50M in value or greater.
• Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to streamline and improve processes.
• Experience with U.S. space systems related customers and proposals.