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Anita Wright, CPP APMP Fellow (Class of 2019)

Manager Business Development and Proposal Operations
Northrop Grumman



Bio

Anita Wright is Manager of Business Development & Proposal Operations responsible for leadership on medium-to-large “must win” new government business acquisitions and major follow-on efforts for Northrop Grumman, a leading global space, aeronautics, defense, and cyberspace company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions to customers worldwide. In her role, she provides guidance and leadership to executives and critical team members from functional organizations throughout Northrop Grumman to coordinate and implement winning proposal processes for capture and strategic activities throughout the acquisition process.

Since 2008, Anita has been facilitating training for implementing the Business Acquisition Process at Northrop Grumman. She is a recipient of the President’s Leadership Award for Innovation and Affordability by Northrop Grumman. As a leader dedicated to excellence in proposal management, she served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), contributed as an active board member of the APMP Western Chapter, and received recognition as an APMP Fellow.

Anita is a champion of diversity inclusion at Northrop Grumman by engaging with executive leadership, business development, and all functional organizations within Northrop Grumman to build a diverse workforce, inspire innovation, and grow the business. Her commitment to workforce engagement is highlighted by her leadership in the development and sustainment of diversity and inclusion in multiple domains. She received the prestigious Industry Corporate Responsibility Award at the Women of Color STEM Conference, and to recognize her passion for expanding opportunities for people with disabilities, she was inducted into the Susan M. Daniels Mentoring Hall of Fame.

What does being an APMP Fellow mean to you?

It is an honor to have received the recognition of APMP Fellow. I have always had an open mind to learn from others and I have applied my years of experience to build the capabilities of others in capture and proposal management.

What's your best memory from attending an APMP event?

After the pandemic, it was wonderful to reconnect with APMP colleagues! Not only do you learn from others, but you also are re-energized with innovative tools, resources, and techniques to win business.

What advice do you have for a proposal professional entering our field?

Get involved with an APMP chapter as an active member. Take advantage of all the APMP membership resources, education, and online training. Educate your company about the value of APMP and the APMP certifications that attest to your knowledge, skills, and contributions.

Acquiring the executive summary micro certification has helped to build my confidence in producing best practice Executive Summaries. I also benefit from the social media badge for my LinkedIn profile and certification to add to my resume. Both of these allow me to verify my Executive Summary capabilities.
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Laura Rispin, CP ES-M APMP
Receiving Practitioner-level certification boosted my confidence and validated my experiences and professional growth in the bid and proposal industry. The badge is something that I see each day, and it motivates and encourages me to keep networking, learning, and elevating others in our combined professional development goals.
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Kim Ruff, CP APMP
Achieving certification sends a message to the world that I’m dedicated and accomplished as a proposal manager. I feel proud of earning this title and I encourage others to join our ranks.
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Jessica Davis, CF APMP
I would advise new professionals to take advantage of the resources that APMP offers. Not only do you have access to conferences and seminars through your chapter, but the free webinars and the robust network of professionals are great benefits that can help advance one’s career.
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Valerie Kessie, CP APMP
As a sales coach, the executive summary is vital for capturing and proposing management activities. This is an excellent addition to our members' professional standing, and I look forward to many more micro certifications.
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Suzanne Shields, CPP ES-M APMP
My experience, combined with the APMP Body of Knowledge, helped me obtain both the APMP Foundation exam and the Practitioners exam within a week.
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Sonal Bhatnagar, CP APMP, PMP
APMP certification is the gold standard for the industry. For me, accreditation is formal recognition of my commitment to the profession, as well as an avenue for improving my performance and bid outcomes by training in APMP principles.
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Ailsa Tuck, CP APMP
Being a part of APMP, I get access to the knowledge and experience of great leaders and mentors from the community. I have learned a great deal from the webinars and conferences I attended on diverse topics from career progression in Proposal Management, trends (such as automation) in PreSales to achieving work-life balance, and handling burn-outs – all real-life experiences.
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Shubhada Kulkarni, CP APMP
APMP has changed my professional life, elevating it to a standard that I didn’t know existed. Aside from the professional advantages of being certified as an APMP Professional, it’s the community of members who make it so special.
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Rita Mascia, CPP APMP
Being an active APMP certified practitioner allowed me to recognize my hidden potential multifold (40u40, BPC Awards, BPC Speaker) and give back to the profession through the APMP community.
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Karthik Koutharapu, CP APMP