Posted:
12/2/2025, 7:43:45 AM
Location(s):
Sunnyvale, California, United States ⋅ California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle
management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Project Manager based in Sunnyvale, CA with our Launcher Program Support organization within the Proposal Management group.
What you will get to do:
Lead/support proposal activities including:
Development of the Request for Proposal (RFP) package
Assigning and tracking completion of Labor, Travel, and Material estimates
Auditing estimates for accuracy, completeness, and pricing strategy
Managing scope and artifact changes through disciplined process
Development and maintenance of proposal schedule
Lead/support Fact Finding activities
Support Negotiation activities
Support strategic long term planning
Serve as liaison between Program Managers, Pricing Analysts, Estimators, Contract Administrators, Supply Chain, and external partners
Resolve issues in accordance with business objectives, strategies, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies
Maintain excellent communication skills while flowing information both up to leadership and out to the program and proposal teams
Multi-task and manage conflicting priorities in a schedule driven environment
Participate in process improvement activities
Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Project Manager:
Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's degree with 6 or more years of relevant work experience
Experience working with cross-functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Management, Field Operations, etc.)
Experience with Microsoft Office suite
The ability to obtain and maintain active DoD Secret clearance
US Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Project Manager:
Experience developing or participating in proposals
Experience with customer compliance documents, government instructions, and government standards
Experience with government contracts and related documents
Experience using JIRA and Confluence for project management
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software