Principal/SR Principal Proposal Operations Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Jessup, MD

17d•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 Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is seeking a Principal/SR Principal Proposal Operations Analyst to join our team of qualified individuals. This position will be located in a Northrop facility in the Annapolis Junction, MD area . The qualified applicant will become part of the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). This position will serve on-site in the Annapolis Junction, MD area . What You'll Get to Do: You will fill a role within a large business organization, and will support the senior Proposal Manager and Senior Operations Manager for the organization, and work with program managers, functional leaders, engineers, and other stakeholders across multiple proposal activities. You will: Assist in the definition, planning, organizing, and preparing of proposals to include style, formatting, and version control. Support collaborative, engaged teams to develop, review, and submit proposals that effectively represent our strategy and baseline while eliminating non-compliances and limiting weaknesses. Establish and maintain a structured and communicative working environment(s) that support high productivity. Maintain document library organization, version control of stored documents, and address any classification marking requirements. Ensure proposal teams are successful in their responsibilities to the program in the areas of processes, procedures, training, communications, metrics, proposal tools, event logistics, and proposal review support. Schedule and facilitate meetings to track proposal actions and status. Support the final consolidation of proposal content across volumes (ie. risks, ground rules, and assumptions). Develop and maintain a working knowledge of proposal schedules, internal and external processes, guidelines, policies, best practices, and review and delivery requirements, and ensure that all team members are aware of and are compliant with these items. This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Business Development Operations Analyst level or SR Principal Business Development Operations Analyst level.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 6 years of experience, Master's Degree with 2 years of experience, or a PhD with 0 years of experience.
Demonstrated experience in a proposal or programs operations role.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office software tools and systems, e.g. Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and other similar software.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
Current/Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 10 years of experience, Master's Degree with 4 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

High proficiency in desktop publishing and Acrobat Pro .
Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools: Jira, Confluence.
Demonstrated success in a proposal or programs operations role.
Experience supporting a capture and/or proposal through a formal process.
Knowledge of U.S. Government's acquisition process.
Knowledge of Northrop Grumman's Business Acquisition Process.

Responsibilities

Assist in the definition, planning, organizing, and preparing of proposals to include style, formatting, and version control.
Support collaborative, engaged teams to develop, review, and submit proposals that effectively represent our strategy and baseline while eliminating non-compliances and limiting weaknesses.
Establish and maintain a structured and communicative working environment(s) that support high productivity.
Maintain document library organization, version control of stored documents, and address any classification marking requirements.
Ensure proposal teams are successful in their responsibilities to the program in the areas of processes, procedures, training, communications, metrics, proposal tools, event logistics, and proposal review support.
Schedule and facilitate meetings to track proposal actions and status.
Support the final consolidation of proposal content across volumes (ie. risks, ground rules, and assumptions).
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of proposal schedules, internal and external processes, guidelines, policies, best practices, and review and delivery requirements, and ensure that all team members are aware of and are compliant with these items.