Capture Manager Launch and Exploration- TS/SCI clearance

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Manager, Capture Management (LED), to support the Launch and Exploration Capture Director team .

This opportunity is contingent upon customer final approval.

Overview: As part of the LED Business Development team, you'll play a direct role in achieving both near- and long-term growth objectives. You will work closely with leadership across levels and business functions to manage large capture opportunities, from customer engagement and strategy formulation to international capture, resource planning, and acquisition processes.

- Exhibit exceptional collaboration, and team-building skills while managing diverse, cross-functional teams. - Formulate clear Win Themes and Value Propositions for each capture initiative. - Analyze the customer marketplace and stakeholder organizations to identify market drivers and trends, informing strategic decision making. - Cultivate and maintain strong internal and external relationships with key stakeholders, including team partners, industry associations, and customer decision-makers. - Coordinate and collaborate with line-of-business management, finance, contracts, global supply chain, technology, and engineering teams, ensuring consistent communication and effective execution. - Leverage Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools (e.g., Salesforce) in adherence with the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP) to drive capture performance and win probability.

Implement sector-specific processes that enhance overall capture win rate and secure large-scale opportunities.

- Bachelor's degree in business, a technical field, or another relevant discipline. - Minimum 5 years progressive experience in capture, proposal development, and business development or master's +4 years or PhD +2 years of hands-on experience in capture management, business development. - Experience managing full-cycle capture activities including strategy development, resource allocation, and customer engagement. - Proficiency in using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) alongside adherence to BAP process standards. - Excellent verbal communication skills, with prior experience in briefing executives and influencing decision makers. - Understanding of various contract and payment types (non-IDIQ, IDIQ - single or multiple awards, FFP, T&M, Cost Plus) as well as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). - Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time. - Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at the time of application.

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline, with a master's degree in a technical or business-related field. - 3-5 years of industry experience in capture leadership, business development, and/or program management.

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.

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.