Principal/Sr Principal Proposal Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is seeking a Principal (Level 3) or Senior Principal (Level 4) Proposal Analyst to support the F-35 Sustainment Operating Unit in Redondo Beach, California. The role leads and supports proposal activities in diverse, collaborative teams. The position has a hybrid work environment and follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off and teleworking available on the working Friday. Travel is required 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The Proposal Analyst develops, plans, and schedules proposals; compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in accordance with request for proposal specifications; and coordinates collection of cost, scheduling, and performance information from functional departments. The role researches historical data and develops cost models, participates in fact-finding and pricing reviews, contributes to contract negotiations, prepares compliant proposals and certified cost and pricing data packages, presents recommendations to management, and supports proposal audits and customer negotiations. The position may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4 based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and knowledge. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and be a U.S. citizen.
Requirements
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related discipline and 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience; or a master’s degree in one of those fields and 3 years of proposal or material estimating experience.
- Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of business administration, finance, or accounting-related experience; or a master’s degree and 6 years of such experience.
- Experience in estimating, pricing, finance, contracts, business, and/or business operations.
- Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing, and estimating concepts and principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data analytics tools including Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft SQL, and Microsoft Excel Power Query and Pivot Tables.
- Ability to analyze operational, manufacturing, or production data.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Experience developing and/or analyzing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
- Ability to independently complete projects with limited supervision.
- Experience creating spreadsheets and performing data analysis to generate meaningful decision-making insights.
- Ability to prioritize effectively and complete work on time in a deadline-driven environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Prior price estimating experience.
- Experience with ProPricer or BOENext.
- Experience with cost/price analysis.
- Analytical skills.
- Presentation skills, including presenting to senior leadership or other major stakeholders.
- Organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to multitask.
- Self-motivation and ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, plan, and schedule proposals.
- Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in proposals according to request for proposal specifications.
- Coordinate collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments.
- Research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts.
- Coordinate activities and participate in fact-finding meetings.
- Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
- Participate as a member of the contract negotiating team.
- Work with a team to develop proposals in response to customer requests.
- Prepare proposals in compliance with applicable government regulations and internal policies.
- Present proposal recommendations to management.
- Prepare certified cost and pricing data packages.
- Support proposal audits and customer negotiations.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
- Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
