Proposal Manager 1 ( TS/SCI)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Proposal Manager to lead complex, compliant, and timely submissions for high-priority bids. This role requires collaboration across divisions, managing risk, and shaping winning strategies while guiding capture activities and cross-functional teams.

The position is in Dulles, VA, on-site with travel up to 25%. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required at application. Competitive benefits and a focus on process improvement support your career growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own the schedule and quality of every proposal, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Apply and tailor established proposal processes, continuously monitoring and mitigating risk.
• Develop and execute efficient plans for complex, competitive solicitations.
• Align with capture leaders to assess bid readiness and translate capabilities into proposals.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to produce cohesive submissions.
• Drive proposal-process enhancements, create tools, and deliver training.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Risk management

Influence

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office 365

SharePoint Online

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking Proposal Manager 1 for the Business Development Capture Excellence Proposal Management team.

Primary Mission

In this role, you will 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. You will work on the sector’s highest priority proposals and work closely with leaders across divisions, levels, and functions. 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.

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.

This position is in Dulles, VA. The selected candidate must be able to work on site and willing to travel (up to 25% of the time).

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

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both your success and the company's. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your family's. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

Primary Level Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $165,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Business Development