Principal or Senior Principal Proposal Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for either a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst or a Level 4 Senior Principal Proposal Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be on site in Redondo Beach, CA and requires the ability to work on site weekly in Redondo Beach with a possible hybrid teleworking schedule.

The Research and Advanced Design (R&AD) division develops, demonstrates and transitions differentiating technologies, aeronautics platforms, advanced missions and architectural design concepts to drive sector and company growth. Our team supporting R&AD is integral to growth, works with cutting-edge industry leading approaches, and develops unique experiences to further individual career growth with a mission mindset.

The Analyst will support efforts associated with proposal development, planning and scheduling during the acquisition process.  Will perform cost estimating/pricing related duties and analysis in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications and in compliance with regulatory requirements.  Will coordinate with functional departments to facilitate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements and research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts.  Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings and in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.

Essential Functions:

• Develops, plans and schedules proposals
• Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications.
• Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments.
• Works in a team environment to develop proposals in response to customer requests
• Analyzes data such as direct labor hours, past performance, costs of previous procurements, Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and/or comparison to similar items/scope
• Responds to requests for information in support of internal and external customers/auditors
• Researches and analyzes historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts
• Participates in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
• Provides price and cost analysis in support of program objectives
• Develops a Consolidated Bill of Material
• Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data
• Prepares Proposals in compliance with applicable government regulations and internal policies
• Presents proposal recommendations to management
• Prepares certified cost or pricing data packages
• Supports proposal audits and negotiations with customers

The requisition may be filled at either a Level 3 or a Level 4 Proposal Analyst depending upon candidate qualifications and experience.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience OR a Master's degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 3 years of proposal or material estimating experience
• Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 4 Senior Principal Proposal Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 8 years of proposal or material estimating experience OR a Master's degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 6 years of proposal or material estimating experience
• Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Supply chain
• Aerospace/Defense industry experience
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting
• Supply Chain experience
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP
• Experience with SAP/S4
• Experience with program cost analysis in an engineering and manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR and DFARS)
• Working knowledge of cost accounting standards, generally accepted accounting principles and accounting/proposal auditing techniques
• Familiarity with the concept and application of Cost Improvement Curves and parametric modeling (such as SEER-SIM, PRICE True Planning, etc.)
• Intimate background with Global Supply Chain Subcontract/Procurement requirements, FAR proposal adequacy and execution
• Experience with ProPricer
• Active DoD Secret or higher clearance.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00Salary Range 2: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

The 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.