Deputy Program Manager, Supply Chain (Proposals)

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Northrop Grumman is looking for a Deputy Program Manager, Supply Chain (Proposals) that is responsible and accountable for the proposal scope in Global Supply Chain (material & labor estimation). This position reports within Global Supply Chain.

The Deputy Program Manager, Supply Chain (Proposals) is a strong leader with demonstrated project management and supply chain management skills. This role will support Bid & Proposal activities across the suite of Advanced Weapons Business Unit programs.

The location for this opportunity is Northridge, California.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manages all SCM cost volume activities, compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications
• Support and lead contracting various tasks including RFP development and proposal evaluation (i.e. cost and price analysis)
• Balance strategic thinking with tactical application to support program execution
• Identify and mitigate proposal risks as they pertain to material requirements
• Meet company and customer requirements by providing the linkage between customer, subcontractor, program management and internal support functions
• Develops and executes proposal plans, estimates resources (people, schedule, and budget), analyzes RFPs, creates outlines and compliance matrices
• Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts, coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings
• Leads pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
• Ability to create accurate ROM estimates for management “What if” analysis
• Establish/negotiate material budgets to support program requirements
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Responsible for creating Supply Chain Management labor/material BOEs
• Managing program material proposal activities
• Creates compliant, compelling proposals that clearly and succinctly address the RFP requirements
• Acts as the Supply Chain lead for all internal and external proposal reviews

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to work an amazing work schedule (4/10 Shift schedule: Monday-Thursday)
• Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 7+ years of related experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management, OR a Master’s degree AND 5+ years of experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management (Preferred – A&D industry experience)
• Experience in bidding to different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M)
• Working Knowledge of FAR, DFARs and other Government procurement regulations as they pertain to bid/costing proposals
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Extensive experience in creating Priced Proposal BOMs, Supply Chain Labor BOEs and Risk/Opportunities
• Experience in proposal analysis and negotiation of major subcontracts
• Ability to be flexible, innovative, work with speed and agility to drive tasks to completion
• U.S citizen and ability to obtain DOD Secret clearance
• Proven experience using MS Office Suite and various MRP/ERP systems (Preferred - Deltek Costpoint)
• Must be able to travel as required (up to 25% of the time)

Traits to be Successful:

• Capable of influencing Senior Leadership, Proposal Leadership, and Proposal Teams to ensure proposals are current, accurate, complete, and reasonable
• Ability to think both strategically and develop detailed execution plans
• Ability and desire to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and committed to improvement, inter-team communication skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively to Executive Leadership as well as domestic and international government customers.

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