Principal Proposal Analyst - Level 3
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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Proposal Analyst – Level 3 located in Redondo Beach, CA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Northrop Grumman Space Sector’s Pricing & Estimating Organization has an exciting opportunity to join our fast-paced, dynamic, diverse, and accomplished team. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in Pricing & Estimating, Proposals or Business Management – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in Pricing & Estimating, Proposals or Business Management – OR – PhD with 1 year of experience in Pricing & Estimating, Proposals or Business Management . Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
- Strategic focus oriented, including ability to evaluate, integrate, and communicate cost issues and risks to senior and executive management
- Must have persistence and tenacity to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment
- Excellent communications skills and leadership competencies
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PP and Word
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree
- Work experience in any of the following: Pricing or Cost Estimating, Proposal Development, Project Management, Accounting/Budgeting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
- Experience working for a cleared client
- Military Leadership
- In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFARS/CAS and other government regulations
- Experience in applying cost accounting, pricing, and estimating concepts and principles
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop small to large Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and new Business/Captures cost/price volumes, including coordination, collection and analysis of cost, Basis of Estimates, schedule, and technical elements from multi-functional departments
- Generate cost proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications and other pricing/cost requirements, including Company and Department policies and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Create and present cost reviews, BOE reviews, and advise issues and risks to senior and executive leadership
- Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures, including Estimating System and disclosed practices
- Participate in or lead customer fact-finding meetings.
- Develop recommendations for ROMS, BPEs, and should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
- Lead and support DCAA audit reviews for proposals
- Promote affordability and quality initiatives
- Represent the pricing organization in contract negotiations, drive improvements to the negotiation process, and advise leadership on our cost and risk position
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
