Principal Proposal Analyst - Level 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector Pricing & Estimating Organization is seeking a Proposal Analyst – Level 3 for its team in Redondo Beach, California. The role leads and develops Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and new-business and capture cost/price volumes, coordinating cost, basis-of-estimate, schedule, and technical inputs across multiple functions. Proposals must meet request-for-proposal requirements, company policies, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations. The position prepares and presents cost and basis-of-estimate reviews, advises senior and executive leadership on issues and risks, participates in customer fact-finding, and develops recommendations for ROMs, BPEs, should-cost analyses, and pricing reviews. It also supports DCAA proposal audits, affordability and quality initiatives, and contract negotiations, including advising leadership on cost and risk positions and improving the negotiation process. The role follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in Pricing & Estimating, Proposals, or Business Management; or a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; or a PhD and 1 year of relevant experience. An additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Strategic focus, including the ability to evaluate, integrate, and communicate cost issues and risks to senior and executive management.
- Persistence and tenacity to meet deadlines in a challenging, multitasking environment.
- Excellent communication skills and leadership competencies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Work experience in pricing or cost estimating, proposal development, project management, accounting or 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 applying cost accounting, pricing, and estimating concepts and principles.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop small to large Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and new-business/capture cost and price volumes.
- Coordinate the collection and analysis of cost, Basis of Estimates, schedule, and technical elements from multifunctional departments.
- Generate cost proposals in accordance with RFP specifications, pricing and cost requirements, company and department policies, and FAR.
- Create and present cost reviews and BOE reviews, and advise senior and executive leadership on issues and risks.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including the Estimating System and disclosed practices.
- Participate in or lead customer fact-finding meetings.
- Develop recommendations for ROMs, BPEs, should-cost analyses, 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 cost and risk positions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
