Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Capture Manager 3 - 17454

Yesterday Huntsville, AL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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 Strategic Deterrent Systems Division is seeking a Capture Manager 3. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL and will manage the Advanced Programs Nuclear Armed Sea Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) Phase-2 TMRR capture. This position will be responsible for providing capture oversight management to achieve strategic program down-select for follow-on program phases.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do:

Work closely with program execution team to develop capture strategy and technical baseline solution

Perform gap analysis and use to develop teaming strategy and strategic sourcing plan

Develop and brief capture gate review material to senior leaders to achieve concurrence on strategy and funding during periodic gate reviews

Develop engagement plan and interface with customer stakeholders at program and industry events

Lead black hat activities for both customer and competitor assessments

Develop price and cost strategy and lead efforts for any Price-to-Win (PTW) analysis

Manage NCTA allocation to include Marketing and Sales (M&S), Bid and Proposal (B&P) and Independent Research and Development (IRAD) budgets

Develop keyline inputs to Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Planning (LRSP) with documented Basis of Estimates (BOEs)

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in Huntsville, AL delivered to your inbox every week.

Job alert subscription


As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; Master's degree and 6 years of related experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope,(< 6yrs) with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.

2 years of Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition experience

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

5 years past experience with Program Management, Business Development, and Proposal Development

Program capture and program management experience with Navy SSP and Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) programs

Other Transaction Authority (OTA) capture, proposal development, and program management

2+ Years experience with Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process

Experience with AOP and LRSP planning including Potential Value (PV) Awards with time phased sales forecasts

Generating Business Case analysis, Return on Investment (ROI), and NCTA forecasts by Element of Cost (EOC)

Risk and Opportunity development for program planning and execution

Experience with subcontractor sourcing, evaluation, and management

TS/SCI Clearance or ability to obtain

Experience managing people

Experience working with Navy strategic systems programs (SSP)

#SentinelLeadership
Primary Level Salary Range: $184,300.00 - $276,500.00The 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.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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.

Client-provided location(s): Huntsville, AL
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10218603
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-01-15T20:03:26

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    Company Videos

    Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at Northrop Grumman.