[Hiring] Proposal Manager @Northrop Grumman

Role 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.

The Proposal Manager will support the Tactical Fighters Business Unit (TFBU). The proposal manager will participate in negotiation activities related to Northrop Grumman suppliers. The proposal manager is required to have working knowledge of the DoD contracting acquisition process, FAR and the NGMS supplier negotiation process.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Collaborate with Program Manager and Supply Chain representative in negotiations with suppliers
• Support Supplier Negotiation team in identifying cost targets, chair supplier negotiation discussions, and coordinate the development of NGC’s negotiation positions
• Track supplier historical price trends/data
• Lead and prepare material, labor, ODC and non-recurring estimate positions via analysis of supplier proposal inputs
• Participate in SPRR visits and work to consolidate across TFBU
• Work across TFBU to analyze delivery schedules of suppliers to identify areas of inefficiencies and cost opportunities
• Work with SCM to look outside TFBU to try and utilize bundling opportunities for common parts
• Support Program Manager in developing executive presentations and identifying proposal risks and opportunities
• Support Supplier Fact Finding
• Understand Supplier Terms and Conditions and the impact on cost opportunities
• Support initiatives to improve negotiation process, tools and documentation
• Work with OPS/Eng to understand supplier issues that drive cost (Mfg process, Revision Notices, etc.)

This position will require up to 25% of travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience. 15+ years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience supporting proposal development, proposal coordination, capture activities, business development, and/or negotiations for U.S. Government, DoD, aerospace, or defense-related opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting negotiations, including development of negotiation positions, cost/pricing analysis, customer or supplier negotiations, and/or contract discussions.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering written and verbal presentations, proposal information, negotiation materials, program updates, and/or recommendations to management, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing proposal, program, financial, schedule, pricing, and/or business data to support decision-making, planning, negotiations, and program execution.
• Demonstrated experience supporting supply chain, manufacturing, estimating, pricing, and/or cost-development processes in a proposal, program, production, or business environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple competing priorities, deadlines, proposal activities, and deliverables in a time-sensitive environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, in a professional work environment.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must possess a current/active U.S. Government Secret security clearance to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Contracts, Program Management, Management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience developing, coordinating, or managing proposals supporting U.S. Government or DoD contracts.
• Demonstrated experience applying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements during proposal development, contract pursuits, pricing activities, and/or negotiations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the full proposal lifecycle, including proposal planning, RFP analysis, compliance reviews, content development, pricing coordination, proposal submission, fact-finding, negotiations, and/or final proposal revisions.
• Demonstrated experience developing or reviewing cost estimates, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), pricing strategies, cost proposals, and negotiation packages.
• Experience working across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Contracts, Pricing, Finance, Engineering, Business Development, and Program Management organizations.
• Experience using advanced Excel functions and/or other cost-estimating, pricing, or analytical tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
• Flexibility and control to choose benefits that make the most sense for you and your family