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Northrop Grumman

Manager, Programs – Proposals

Northrop Grumman

. Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion .

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion
  • Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs
  • Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
  • Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
  • Acts as primary customer contact for program activities
  • Identifies program problems and obtains solutions
  • Directs the work of employees assigned to the program
  • Cultivates customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities
  • Develops new business opportunities through long term strategic planning
  • Leads and directs cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT)

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years, or master’s and 6+ years’ of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
  • Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager
  • Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementproject managementcost managementschedule managementproposal preparationcontract negotiationfinancial managementstrategic planningcross-functional team leadershipproblem solving
Soft Skills
customer relationship managementteam leadershipcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillsnegotiationstrategic thinkingadaptabilitydecision makinginterpersonal skills
Certifications
DoD Secret Clearance