Principal / Sr. Principal Price Cost Proposal Analyst - Level 3 or 4

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 has openings for either a Principal Proposal Analyst Level 3 or Senior Principal Proposal Analyst Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be based in either Palmdale, El Segundo, or San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA.  This role is eligible for hybrid work arrangement, however not fully remote. 

Essential Functions:

• This role will provide essential support to the F/A-18 Program as a key evaluator and developer of bids.
• Candidates for this position will lead/support proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members
• They will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced across interpersonal, business, and proposal-based capabilities; a commitment to ethics and integrity; and the capability to innovate in a challenging and dynamic environment
• 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
• Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts
• Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings
• Participates in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
• Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team

This position may be filled as either a Principal Proposal Analyst Level 3 or Senior Principal Proposal Analyst Level 4 depending on qualification below

Basic Qualifications for Principal Proposal Analyst Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in quantitative/analytical roles ; or Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience; or PhD with 1 Year of stated experience.
• Must have an ability to interpret and present complex data
• Must have a solid understanding of project management and/or cost estimation principles
• Must have knowledge of industry-specific standards and practices related to proposal development (e.g. FAR, DFARs, etc.)
• Must have experience with developing and/or analyzing Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
• Strong Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel); Working knowledge of intermediate Excel concepts, including pivot tables, formulas, or other advanced features
• Proficiency with cost estimating tools (e.g., ProPricer)

• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret US Clearance and required Program Accesses.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Proposal Analyst Level 4:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in quantitative/analytical roles; or Master's degree with 6 years of stated experience; or PhD with 4 Year of stated experience.
• Must have an ability to interpret and present complex data
• Must have a solid understanding of project management and/or cost estimation principles
• Must have knowledge of industry-specific standards and practices related to proposal development (e.g. FAR, DFARs, etc.)
• Must have experience with developing and/or analyzing Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
• Strong Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel); Working knowledge of intermediate Excel concepts, including pivot tables, formulas, or other advanced features
• Proficiency with cost estimating tools (e.g., ProPricer)

• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret US Clearance and required Program Accesses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to independently complete projects with limited supervision
• Working knowledge of Cost Improvement (Learning) Curves and/or Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs)
• Demonstrated experience creating spreadsheets and performing data analysis to create meaningful insights for decision-making
• Experience with SAP, Cost Point, and/or BOE Next
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance
• Strong attention to detail with an appreciation for accuracy and high standards of quality
• Proven ability to proactively multitask and manage competing priorities effectively
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with

We offer flexible work arrangements, excellent 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!

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our expansive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.