Senior Proposal Manager — Government Bids (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Proposal Manager 2 for the Business Development Capture Excellence Proposal Management team in Redondo Beach, CA. You will lead a multifaceted team through the full lifecycle, ensuring compliant, compelling, on-time submissions that win new business.

Required Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience and 2+ years inproposal leadership, plus active Secret clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI.

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 time of application

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.

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Proposal Manager 2 for the Business Development Capture Excellence Proposal Management team in Redondo Beach, CA. You will lead a multifaceted team through the full lifecycle, ensuring compliant, compelling, on-time submissions that win new business.

Required Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience and 2+ years inproposal leadership, plus active Secret clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI.