Principal / Sr. Principal Proposal Analyst - Level 3 / Level 4

Northrop Grumman

143d • $78,700 - $118,100

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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. 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 Melbourne, Florida.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP.
• 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.
• Intimate background with Global Supply Chain Subcontract/Procurement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts associated with proposal development, planning and scheduling during the supplier acquisition process.
• Perform cost estimating/pricing related duties and analysis in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with functional departments to facilitate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements.
• Research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts.
• Coordinate activities and participate in fact-finding meetings and in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
• Submit written supplier price/cost analysis reports (PCARs) detailing the suppliers’ price/cost proposal as required by FAR Part 15.
• Prepare Procurement Review Board (PRB) briefings showing supplier proposed vs. negotiation objective positions by major element of cost.
• Prepare materiel estimates and provide a consolidated bill of material to include in cost volumes as a support function to NGAS Pricing/Estimating.
• Support supplier negotiations and represent the supplier price/cost analysis position to customers.
• Respond to miscellaneous and external Global Supply Chain Business Management requests for information regarding assigned suppliers.
• Maintain and update program bill of material, actual cost records, and supporting data.
• Support DCAA and DCMA audits as required.
• Analyze, forecast and track supplier cash/expenditures.
• Support Global Supply Chain with assigned suppliers from Change Board, RFP process, proposal evaluation, negotiation, affordability, and close out.
• Work as an integral member of the Subcontract/Procurement team to achieve Global Supply Chain, Program, and/or NGAS objectives.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Friendly team environment.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• 401K matching program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree