Apply for the Proposal Manager - R10213181 role at Northrop Grumman UK.
UK citizenship required. No relocation assistance. Clearance type: UK‑Security Check (SC). Travel: 10% of time.
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000.
At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive the ultimate generation of a proposal, outlining the proposal structure as required by the RFP, setting the schedule and allocation of section/contribution responsibilities to the relevant subject matter expert.
* Manage proposal team contributions/inputs to establish a competitive, market‑differentiating proposal.
* Continuously monitor progress and content of inputs to ensure RFP requirements are answered and content is of suitable quality and coherence.
* Coordinate collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from all relevant functional departments.
* Develop and own the internal stakeholder management process for each submission.
* Research and analyse historical data and project experience to support proposal efforts.
* Ensure compliance with the business acquisition process and internal company procedures.
* Establish and develop tools and techniques to enhance the quality of bid submissions, assessing market best practice.
* Manage key in‑process proposal submission reviews to ensure independent review and challenge of our offer.
* Ensure each proposal team benefits from lessons learned so each submission is better than the last.
* Provide clear and concise proposal status reports to all relevant internal stakeholders.
* Develop effective collaborations with the proposed industrial partners to ensure their contributions are suitably framed and contextualised.
General Operational Duties
* Attend business development and other functional department meetings as required.
* Remain compliant with all applicable NGUKL / Command Media Processes and procedures.
Essential Qualifications / Experience
* Experience operating within formal tendering processes, using procurement portals such as Award and Bravo.
* Clear demonstrable experience in product, service, and complex bid documentation.
* Experienced in the creation and delivery of clear and concise progress reporting at all levels.
* Relevant experience of people management and leadership.
Desired Qualifications / Experience
* Previous experience in commercial or government proposal work.
* Familiar with online tender submission tools.
Competency / Skill Requirements
* Ability to review, challenge, highlight issues and recommend improvements.
* Strong, collaborative individual with confidence and integrity to earn stakeholder confidence.
* Competent in interpreting tendering instructions.
* Recognise what is needed to create a complete and compliant submission.
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* Adept at problem‑solving and developing solutions to complex problems.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with all audiences/stakeholders.
* Proactive team worker, self‑motivated and able to work autonomously.
* Highly organised, adept at workload management and prioritising to meet deadlines under pressure.
* Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
* Thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment.
* Proficient in MS Office and MS Project.
* Highly competent in PowerPoint and face‑to‑face presentation delivery.
* Strong customer orientation.
* Fluent in written and spoken English.
* An engaging can‑do attitude, able to influence opinion and decisions.
Other Requirements
* Travel: some national travel may be required; occasional international travel may also be required.
* Clearance: must be able to gain and maintain UK Government clearances.
* Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required.
* Valid UK driving licence and passport holder.
Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working options, including an optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Private health care, career development opportunities, performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.
We Are Looking For
* Extensive experience operating within formal tendering processes using procurement portals such as Award and Bravo.
* Clear demonstrable experience in product, service, and complex solution bid proposal development and delivery within the defence, security, and government sectors.
* Proven track record of people management and leadership, building high‑performing delivery teams under pressure.
* Experience in the creation and delivery of clear and concise progress reporting at all levels.
* Line management experience, leading and growing talented individuals into high‑performing teams.
* Multi‑discipline team leadership experience (up to 20 individuals) to achieve excellence in proposal delivery.
Security Clearance
Must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of our global team of 100,000+ colleagues – the possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive.
* A mission to build a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace.
* A place to belong and thrive – every voice matters at our table, backed by Employee Resource Groups, diversity initiatives, and inclusive culture.
* Your career, your way – shape your journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities, while enjoying flexible working, health and wellbeing benefits, pension, and more.
Ready to Apply?
Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.
Possibly, I’d like to find out more about this role – Reach out to our team for more information and support: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
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