Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Project Management/ Senior Principal Project Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will support a hybrid work schedule primarily located onsite in Redondo Beach, California.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Essential Functions:
As a Principal / Senior Principal Project Manager, you will support the Proposal Operations team and be responsible for managing F-35 Proposals from receipt of Request for Proposal (RFP) to Proposal submission to the customer. You will apply proven proposal planning and execution strategies and processes to lead cross-functional teams within specific F-35 Operating Units (Production, Development, Fleet Readiness & Sustainment) to develop successful, compliant, integrated, compelling, and on-time proposal submissions.
The Principal / Senior Principal Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Manager, Proposal Operations through the F-35 Program Integration & Operations Team. The proposals you will lead include major long-term Production follow-on efforts, Support Equipment follow-on and growth efforts, Development, Field Support Services, Major A/B Change Requests and all other F-35 proposals. Candidates for this position will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced across leadership, collaboration, business analysis, communication, project management, stakeholder management, change management, risk management, capture, and proposal-based capabilities.
The role will also establish and maintain proposal metrics, drive insights for leadership, and complete other operations & integrations project management duties as needed.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage the initiation, development, and completion of responsive Proposals to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and assist with the development of associated products, such as Requests for Information responses, capabilities statements, white papers, briefings, etc.Lead collaborative proposal kick-offs with relevant program and functional stakeholders to ensure communication of proposal strategy, requirements and scheduleEstablish proposal schedule and drive cross-functional teams to meet commitment datesLead rhythmic reviews of proposal portfolios to maintain status and datesCollaborate with business management in developing NCTA cost estimates related to proposal development and provide subsequent oversight and tracking of NCTA fundsOversee compliance with proposal knowledge management processes; develop and maintain a centralized proposal library (solicitations, responses, debriefings) or other reusable knowledge database(s)Support development and refinement of templates, and standardized processes to streamline proposal developmentBasic Qualifications (Level 3):
Must have a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years, Master's Degree with 3 years, PhD with 1 year, OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 9 years of experience. Experience must be in the following: Supply Chain; Project Management, Sustainment, Proposals and/or Capture Efforts, Resource Planning, Accounting, Program Management, Program Scheduling, Program Cost Analysis, Subcontracts Administration, Procurement, Business Management, or Contracts
Must have aerospace/defense experience
Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance in reasonable time frame deemed by business needs
Basic Qualifications (Level 4):
Must have a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years, Master's Degree with 6 years, PhD with 4 years, OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 12 years of experience. Experience must be in the following: Supply Chain; Project Management, Sustainment, Proposals and/or Capture Efforts, Resource Planning, Accounting, Program Management, Program Scheduling, Program Cost Analysis, Subcontracts Administration, Procurement, Business Management, or Contracts
Must have aerospace/defense experience
Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance in reasonable time frame deemed by business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Subcontracts and/or procurement experience
Experience in Supplier Management and/or pricing and estimating
Familiarity with the F-35 Program
Control Account Management (CAM) experience
Adept in developing products in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint