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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

The **COI Ceramics (COIC)** organization within Northrop Grumman’s **Intelligence Systems** division’s **Mission Enabling Products** is a leading producer of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) components.

The COIC organization is seeking a highly qualified, mission-oriented **Program Manager 1 - Proposals** to join our exciting team in **San Diego, CA** which provides various markets with critical Ceramic Composite Matrix (CMC) oxide and non-oxide products including applications in RF applications, exhaust systems, and thermally resistant structures.

Learn more about our components at: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/spacecraft-components/ and https://www.coiceramics.com

Overview

The Program Manager’s responsibilities are broad and rewarding. This position is focused on new business proposal coordination, and proposal management for the Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) product line. Proposal coordination activity includes overall proposal tracking, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) management for proposal processing activities. Proposal management activity includes internal and external customer interface, Basis of Estimates (BOE) and compliance matrices development, and proposal writing. The program manager will be accountable to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives are achieved for assigned program managerial roles. Additionally, the program manager may plan and oversee independent research and development (IRAD) activities and perform other program duties as assigned.

Role and Responsibilities:

+ Execute a standard proposal development and review process

+ Lead and execute proposal management, partnered with designated Program Managers and Portfolio Leads to ensure on-time delivery of proposals and document lessons learned to improve processes

+ Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications

+ Ensure that all customer requirements are determined and are addressed in the proposal response, including use of SOW compliance matrices

+ Engage with Portfolio Managers to craft proposal strategy and develop compelling messaging to address Northrop Grumman strengths

+ Create compliant, compelling proposals which clearly and succinctly address the RFP requirements

+ Work with Enterprise proposal team to generate proposal risk assessments

+ Maintain the business capture pipeline within SalesForce and perform pipeline data analytics

+ Lead COIC opportunity/awards plan reviews with BU leadership

+ Act as first point of contact for potential COIC customers

+ Capture new business and contribute to defining technical strategy for assigned product segment

+ Participate in business strategy sessions

+ Plan and execute all aspects of any assigned contracted program

+ Responsible for successfully managing all technical, financial, contractual and schedule aspects of multiple assigned programs with P&L responsibility

+ Lead a cross functional team of associates with a wide range of skill sets, ensuring roles and responsibilities of all team members are well understood and executed. Provide overall leadership to program team and provide technical compliance

+ Act as customer interface for program activities. program review sessions to address cost, schedule and technical performance

+ Anticipates and fulfills customer needs to ensure their satisfaction and continued business

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in a technical, management, or business-related discipline with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Program Manager; OR a minimum of 3 years’ Program Management experience with a master’s degree in a technical, management, or business discipline

+ Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers in an Aerospace Manufacturing environment

+ Minimum of 3 years’ experience in proposal management, with experience leading and/or writing proposal volumes

+ Ability to manage internal and external customers, and functional teams through a program’s lifecycle

+ Demonstrated participation in proposals between $1M to $20M in value

+ Basis of Estimate (BOE) development experience

+ Demonstrated financial management skills including development and control of program budgets, schedules, Estimate at Complete (EAC), and the ability to recognize and capture program changes

+ Excellent decision making and risk management skills to create profit and meet schedule

+ Ability to organize, balance and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a highly dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment

+ Strong attention to detail, as this position requires processing large amounts of data across dozens of programs simultaneously

+ Strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure changes to plans are fully understood

+ Excellent skills in critical thinking, writing, editing, and visual element planning

+ Ability to travel as needed

+ Strong computer skills including MS Office, specifically Excel

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

+ US Citizenship is a requirement

**Preferred Qualifications** :

+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

+ Background in material systems, composites, and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)

+ Experience with DoD FFP and cost type proposals, including cost volume development

+ Understanding of Northrop Grumman Space Sector strategies, customers, and priorities

+ Experience with NG tools including Salesforce, SharePoint, Tableau, Workday, etc.

+ Experience with organizational effectiveness and operations implementing best practices

+ Active Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $129,900.00 - $194,900.00

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.