Proposal Analyst - Level 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Proposal Analyst – Level 3 for its Proposal Operations team in Redondo Beach, California. The position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommuting. Proposal Operations applies proven proposal execution strategies and leadership across the sector to support compliant, timely submissions, including high-priority proposal pursuits. The role offers opportunities to work with diverse teams, lead large proposal efforts, and gain exposure to sector and corporate leadership. The Proposal Analyst plans, schedules, develops, reviews, and submits proposals that represent the organization’s strategy and baseline while limiting noncompliance and weaknesses. The analyst collaborates with team members to compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in accordance with RFP requirements, and leads or supports proposal activities. The position requires an active, current, in-scope U.S. Government Top Secret clearance at application and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant professional proposal experience, or a master’s degree and at least 3 years, or a Ph.D. and at least 1 year; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to inform, present, negotiate, and problem-solve with a wide range of functions and people.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to bring projects to completion.
- Ability to research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts.
- Experience reviewing, understanding, and responding to customer requests for proposal (RFPs).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
- Willingness to travel 10% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at application.
- Proven team leadership skills.
- Experience leading and working on proposal teams.
- Analytical, detail-oriented approach and strong project management skills.
- Persistence and tenacity to meet deadlines in a challenging, multitasking environment.
- Ability to understand and apply established proposal processes.
- Experience building trusted relationships with capture and proposal teams.
- Experienced SharePoint user.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, develop, review, and submit proposals that represent the organization’s strategy and baseline while limiting noncompliances and weaknesses.
- Collaborate with team members to compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) requirements.
- Lead or support proposal activities for diverse and inclusive teams.
- 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.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
