Financial Proposal Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

57d•$81,400 - $152,200•Onsite

About The Position

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 a Level 3 Principal Financial and Proposal Analyst and a Level 4 Senior Principal Financial and Proposal Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be in Melbourne, Florida. As the Financial and Proposal Analyst, the successful candidate will be responsible for company sales, budget analysis and CAM (Control Account Manager) responsibilities across the portfolio. The position requires cross functional collaboration with other departments primarily consisting of Subcontracts, Program Management, Cost Management, Contracts, and Pricing. The Financial Analyst is anticipated to cover a portion of the Systems new business and follow-on execution activity. The business analyst should be comfortable working in a fast-paced multi conflicting priority environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in business, economics, mathematics, or other related field with 5 years of proposal, financial, material estimating or related experience OR a Master's Degree in business, economics, mathematics, or other related field with 3 years of financial, proposal, material estimating or related experience
Material estimating experience in a US Government execution environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret Clearance.
Bachelor's Degree in business, economics, mathematics, or other related field with 8 years of proposal, financial, material estimating or related experience OR a Master's Degree in business, economics, mathematics, or other related field with 6 years of financial, proposal, material estimating or related experience
Material estimating experience in a US Government execution environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and communication skills
Experience across different proposal phases (development, production and sustainment) and factor development.
Hands on experience with estimating or financial analysis, including data collection and normalization
Self-starter with a strong work ethic and works well in a team situation
Extensive material experience with government contracting and FAR
Current active security clearance
Independent forward thinker
Master's Degree

Responsibilities

Manage sales forecast across multiple portfolios.
Close coordination with Supplier Management Team to get the most up to date information regarding deliveries and invoicing.
Collaborating with Cost Management to validate EACs are in line with financial forecast.
Working with the Finance team to make sure all inputs are submitted in a timely fashion.
Working monthly Earned Value rhythm with Cost Management to make sure EAC/VAR explanations are provided as required.
Preparing clear, concise, and timely GSC cost charts and supporting GSC and Program needs as required.
Demonstrating skill and ability to analyze and develop solutions for complex problems.
Communicating effectively and clearly presenting approaches and findings.
Position requires the ability to work under pressure in a multiple conflicting priority environment and often requires the ability to work long hours when necessary to meet deadlines.
Successful candidate should have extensive material estimating experience.