Proposal Manager 2 (Secret Clearance required)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Redondo Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Proposal Manager 2 to lead the full lifecycle of high‑priority proposals for U.S. Government, international, and commercial customers.

You will manage a multifaceted team, drive compliant, compelling submissions, and partner with leaders across divisions to ensure on‑time delivery. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with years of leadership experience in proposal management, extensive knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 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 3 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects with accountability for outcomes and risk management
• Proven ability to influence at all levels in a cross‑functional organization
• Knowledge of the U.S. Government’s competitive acquisition process including FAR/DFAR
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint Online
• Active Secret clearance at the time of application
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain TS/SCI 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 from U.S. Government, international, and commercial customers.
• Align with capture leaders to assess bid readiness and translate Northrop Grumman’s capabilities into clear, easy-to-evaluate proposals.
• Influence and coordinate both local and geographically dispersed teams to produce cohesive, compelling submissions.
• Drive proposal‑process enhancements, create tools, and deliver training across the sector.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Proposal management

Risk management

Communications

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Active Secret clearance

Influence at all levels

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint Online

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint Online

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 a Proposal Manager 2 for the Business Development Capture Excellence Proposal Management team.

As Proposal Manager2 you will lead a multifaceted team of proposal participants through the full proposal lifecycle, delivering complaints, compelling, and on time submissions that win new business for the sector. You’ll work on the sector’s highest‑priority opportunities and partner closely with leaders across divisions, levels, and functions.

In this leadership 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 & 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 Redondo Beach, CA. 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 6 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 3 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 Secret clearance at the time of application

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain TS/SCI at the of application

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 or more years of experience in a Proposal Manager role for competitive proposals of $100M 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

• Active TS/SCI at the time of application

Why Northrop Grumman

At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to defining what’s possible in space, defense, and security. As part of our leadership team, you will shape missions that protect our nation and its allies, working with world‑class engineers, program leaders, and business professionals. We offer the opportunity to influence strategy at scale, drive meaningful innovation for the warfighter, and grow your career in a value‑driven, highly collaborative environment.

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00

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